Organic Chemistry · MilesDown: Organic Chemistry

Question

____ gives the stereochemistry of a compound relative to the D- and L- forms of glyceraldehyde

Answer

Relative configuration gives the stereochemistry of a compound relative to the D- and L- forms of glyceraldehyde
D and L Configuration: Relative configuration gives the stereochemistry of a compound relative to the D- and L- forms of glyceraldehyde
In a Fischer projection, look at the highest numbered chiral carbon
If -OH is on the right then it is a D-sugar. If -OH is on left then it is an L-sugar

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