Q. 13.26 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Draw the Fischer projections for D-fructose and L-fructose.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

D-Fructose and L-Fructose Fischer projections-

Step 1 : Given Information

We have to draw the fisher projection of D-Fructose and L-Fructose 

Step 2 : Explanation

In a D-isomer, the - OH bunch is available on the right half of the chiral carbon. In L-isomer, the -OH bunch is available towards the left of the chiral carbon in the Fischer projection. In the event that a compound has more than one chiral carbon, the isomer is assigned as L or D, contingent upon the place of the - OH bunch present chiral carbon farthest from the carbonyl carbon.