Chapter 18, Problem 18.76P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The anomeric carbon in the given acyclic form of $\text{D-talose}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The anomeric carbon is the carbon derived from the carbonyl carbon (the ketone or aldehyde functional group) of the open-chain form of the carbohydrate molecule. The one that is a part of the carbonyl group in the open-chain form is called the anomeric carbon.