Question 1: The structure of alpha-D-glucose and alpha-D-galactose are shown below in the Haworth projection.
alpha-D-glucose
alpha-D-galactose
Which of the following statement best describes their stereoisomeric relationship? Choose one. (1 mark)
These molecules are enantiomers
These molecules are anomers
These molecules are epimers
These molecules are cis-trans isomers