Draw the C2 epimer of the structure below.

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Draw the C2 epimer of the structure below.

### Question 3 of 29: Chemistry - Carbohydrates

**Task: Draw the C2 Epimer of the Structure Below**

The image displays a Fischer projection of a carbohydrate molecule. The vertical and horizontal lines represent bonds coming out of and going behind the plane, respectively.

**Structure:**

- **Carbon 1 (C1):** Aldehyde group (CHO)
- **Carbon 2 (C2):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right
- **Carbon 3 (C3):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right
- **Carbon 4 (C4):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right
- **Carbon 5 (C5):** Hydrogen (H) on the left and hydroxyl group (HO) on the right
- **Carbon 6 (C6):** Methylene group (CH2OH) at the bottom

**Instructions:**

Students are required to draw the C2 epimer of the given structure. An epimer is a stereoisomer that differs in configuration at exactly one chiral center. For C2, switch the positions of the hydroxyl group and the hydrogen atom.

- **Diagram Area:** An empty space is provided to draw or select a reagent from the question area.

**Notes:**

- Ensure you understand the concept of epimers and how stereochemistry affects the properties of molecules.
- Practice drawing Fischer projections accurately to represent stereochemistry.

Questions or issues with the task should be discussed with your instructor or peers.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 3 of 29: Chemistry - Carbohydrates **Task: Draw the C2 Epimer of the Structure Below** The image displays a Fischer projection of a carbohydrate molecule. The vertical and horizontal lines represent bonds coming out of and going behind the plane, respectively. **Structure:** - **Carbon 1 (C1):** Aldehyde group (CHO) - **Carbon 2 (C2):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right - **Carbon 3 (C3):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right - **Carbon 4 (C4):** Hydroxyl group on the left (HO) and a hydrogen (H) on the right - **Carbon 5 (C5):** Hydrogen (H) on the left and hydroxyl group (HO) on the right - **Carbon 6 (C6):** Methylene group (CH2OH) at the bottom **Instructions:** Students are required to draw the C2 epimer of the given structure. An epimer is a stereoisomer that differs in configuration at exactly one chiral center. For C2, switch the positions of the hydroxyl group and the hydrogen atom. - **Diagram Area:** An empty space is provided to draw or select a reagent from the question area. **Notes:** - Ensure you understand the concept of epimers and how stereochemistry affects the properties of molecules. - Practice drawing Fischer projections accurately to represent stereochemistry. Questions or issues with the task should be discussed with your instructor or peers.
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