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Which of the following compounds are D-monosaccharides, and which are L-monosaccharides?
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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and are classified based on the orientation of the hydroxyl group (-OH) on the chiral carbon farthest from the carbonyl group. The two main configurations are D and L. Show more…
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