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Which of the following best describes epimers?
Which of the following best describes epimers?
- Optical isomers that differ in distribution of H and OH groups around multiple asymmetric carbon atoms.
- Optical isomers that differ in distribution of H and OH groups around the anomeric carbon.
- Optical isomers that differ in distribution of H and OH groups around a single symmetric carbon atom.
- Optical isomers that differ in distribution of H and OH groups around a single asymmetric carbon atom. (correct)
Which carbon atom is not considered when determining epimers?
Which carbon atom is not considered when determining epimers?
- Anomeric carbon (correct)
- Asymmetric carbon
- Symmetric carbon
- None of the above
What is the main difference between epimers and other optical isomers?
What is the main difference between epimers and other optical isomers?
- Distribution of H and OH groups around a single asymmetric carbon atom (correct)
- Arrangement of atoms in the molecule
- Number of asymmetric carbon atoms
- Presence of a double bond
Which carbon atom is considered when determining anomers?
Which carbon atom is considered when determining anomers?
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What is the main difference between anomers and epimers?
What is the main difference between anomers and epimers?
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Which of the following is an example of anomers?
Which of the following is an example of anomers?
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