Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.7P
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The meaning of D and L in specifying the designations of monosaccharides has to be explained.

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The terms D and L are used to determine the specific rotation of monosaccharides.  The letter D stands for dextrorotation and L stands for levorotation.

In D-monosaccharides, the –OH group at the penultimate carbon is located on right side of the carbon.  In L-monosaccharides, the –OH group is located on left side of the carbon.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25, Problem 25.7P

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