6. Below is the Haworth projection of a-D-Idose, a synthetic aldohexose not found in
nature.
a. Draw the Fischer projection of the sugar. Mark chiral carbons with an asterisk. (8)
b. Connect two of the Haworths with an a(1->6) linkage using a condensation reaction. (6)
HO-CH2
OH
O
OH
OH
OH
Fischer Projection:
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Disaccharide with a(1->6) glycosidic linkage:
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