CH; 13. H OH CH,CH, The Fischer projection above is of a. a D enantiomer b. an L enantiomer c. both a D and L enantiomer d. neither a D nor an Lenantiomer

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### Question 13

The image displays a Fischer projection of a molecule:

```
     CH₃
      |
H — C — OH
      |
   CH₂CH₃
```

The question asks: "The Fischer projection above is of"

Options:
- a. a D enantiomer
- b. an L enantiomer
- c. both a D and L enantiomer
- d. neither a D nor an L enantiomer

### Explanation

This diagram represents a common way to depict the three-dimensional structure of a molecule on a two-dimensional plane. The Fischer projection shows the configuration of a chiral center, which helps in determining the D or L configuration of sugars and amino acids.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 13 The image displays a Fischer projection of a molecule: ``` CH₃ | H — C — OH | CH₂CH₃ ``` The question asks: "The Fischer projection above is of" Options: - a. a D enantiomer - b. an L enantiomer - c. both a D and L enantiomer - d. neither a D nor an L enantiomer ### Explanation This diagram represents a common way to depict the three-dimensional structure of a molecule on a two-dimensional plane. The Fischer projection shows the configuration of a chiral center, which helps in determining the D or L configuration of sugars and amino acids.
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If the OH on the bottom chiral center is at right, the sugar has D-configuration and if the OH on the bottom chiral center is at left, the sugar has L configuration.

 

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