Chapter 24, Problem 24.61AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The chair conformation of the compound $1,6-\text{anhydro}-\text{D}-\text{idopyranose}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The saturated six membered ring compounds are mostly expressed and explained in the chair conformations. This is because chair conformation is the most stable conformation of cyclohexane. Therefore, the chair conformation is most helpful in the study of six carbon ring compounds.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reason as to why $\text{D}-\text{idose}$ has more of the anhydro form than glucose is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Glucose is an organic compound having the molecular formula of ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$. Glucose is classified as a monosaccharide. Monosaccharides are the small units of simple sugars. Polysaccharides are made up of small units of monosaccharides