Q. 13.35 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Identify each of the following as the $\alpha$ or $\beta$ isomer :

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) It is $\alpha$ isomer.

(b) It is $\alpha$ isomer.

Part (a) Step 1 : Given Information

We have to Identify the given compound as $\alpha$ or $\beta$ isomer.

Part (a) Step 2 : Simplification

The configuration of a carbohydrate in which the hydroxyl group is cis to the exocyclic oxygen at the anomeric core is known as an alpha anomer. So given compound is $\alpha$ isomer.

Part (b) Step 1 : Given Information

We have to Identify the given compound as $\alpha$ or $\beta$ isomer.

Part (b) Step 2 : Simplification

The configuration of a carbohydrate in which the hydroxyl group is cis to the exocyclic oxygen at the anomeric core is known as an alpha anomer. So, given compound is $\alpha$ isomer.