The Haworth projection for α-anomer of D-glucose is · ABC26OR0804
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Natural Products · Topic: Natural Products & – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The Haworth projection for $\alpha$-anomer of D-glucose is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer
Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
In the Haworth form of D-glucose the C-2 OH is down, the C-3 OH up and the C-4 OH down. In the α-anomer the anomeric OH is down, trans to CH₂OH (c).
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