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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

The number of asymmetric carbon atoms in the α-D-glucopyranose molecule is :
Options
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

α-D-Glucopyranose has 5 chiral centers: C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5. C6 is not chiral.

Hint

How many chiral centers in glucopyranose?

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