Chapter 21, Problem 32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The epimers of D-glucose have to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The compound with molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ is the sugar called as glucose.  It is stored as a polymer.  The D-isomer of glucose is known to be D-glucose that is one of the sixteen aldohexose stereoisomers.

The pair of stereoisomers is known as epimer.  The two isomers in one pair have different configuration at only one stereo genic centre.