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Chemistry Question on Biomolecules

For the below given cyclic hemiacetal (X), the correct pyranose structure is :

cyclic hemiacetal X

A

opt1

B

opt2

C

opt3

D

opt4

Answer

opt4

Explanation

Solution

Pyranose structure

–OH on right side will point downwards
–OH on left side will point upwards