Answer to Question #333792 in Chemistry for Tina

Question

Draw the following: Show all atoms.

A. Fischer projections of the linear structures of both the D and L enantiomers of glucose. On

these structures indicate how the D-enantiomer is distinguished from the L-enantiomer.

B. Haworth projections of both anomers that can form when D-glucose cyclizes in water.

Indicate the anomeric carbon. Name these anomers and explain how they are named.

C. Haworth projection of β-D-fructose. Explain why this sugar is referred to as a ketohexose

sugar and a furanose sugar.