
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The Fischer projection formula for
Concept introduction: The fischer formula can be sketched by using the following rules:
- • The chiral center is assumed to be in the plane of paper.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing towards the page.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing outwards the page.
- • The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines represents the chiral center.
- • The horizontal lines are the lines pointing outwards of the page.
- • The vertical lines are the lines pointing towards the page.
(b)
Interpretation: The Fischer projection formula for
Concept introduction: The fischer formula can be sketched by using the following rules:
- • The chiral center is assumed to be in the plane of paper.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing towards the page.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing outwards the page.
- • The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines represents the chiral center.
- • The horizontal lines are the lines pointing outwards of the page.
- • The vertical lines are the lines pointing towards the page.
(c)
Interpretation: The Fischer projection formula for dihydroxyacetone has to be drawn.
Concept introduction: The fischer formula can be sketched by using the following rules:
- • The chiral center is assumed to be in the plane of paper.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing towards the page.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing outwards the page.
- • The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines represents the chiral center.
- • The horizontal lines are the lines pointing outwards of the page.
- • The vertical lines are the lines pointing towards the page.
(d)
Interpretation: The Fischer projection formula for
Concept introduction: The fischer formula can be sketched by using the following rules:
- • The chiral center is assumed to be in the plane of paper.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing towards the page.
- • Two of the bonds are considered pointing outwards the page.
- • The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines represents the chiral center.
- • The horizontal lines are the lines pointing outwards of the page.
- • The vertical lines are the lines pointing towards the page.

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