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25.2 Representing Carbohydrate Stereochemistry: Fischer Projections

Because most carbohydrates have numerous chirality centers, it was recognized long ago that a quick method for representing their stereochemistry was needed. In 1891, the German chemist Emil Fischer s

1. Because most carbohydrates have numerous chirality centers,

Because most carbohydrates have numerous chirality centers,

2. Because a given chiral molecule can be drawn in many ways, i

Because a given chiral molecule can be drawn in many ways, i

3. R,S stereochemical designations (Section 5.5) can be assigne

R,S stereochemical designations (Section 5.5) can be assigne

4. Carbohydrates with more than one chirality center are shown

Carbohydrates with more than one chirality center are shown

5. Part 5

Part 5

6. Worked Example 25.1: Assigning R or S Configuration to a Fischer Projection

Worked Example 25.1: Assigning R or S Configuration to a Fischer Projection

7. Problem 25-2 (a) (b) (c) Problem 25-3 Which of the following

Problem 25-2 (a) (b) (c) Problem 25-3 Which of the following

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