Epimers
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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?

  • Anomeric carbon (correct)
  • Asymmetric carbon
  • Symmetric carbon
  • None of the above

    • 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?

    <p>C1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between anomers and epimers?

    <p>Anomers differ in distribution of H and OH groups around the anomeric carbon atom, while epimers differ in the configuration of multiple chiral centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of anomers?

    <p>α-glucose and β-glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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