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Question: Three cyclic structures of monosaccharides are gives below. Which of these are anomers? <img src="h...

Three cyclic structures of monosaccharides are gives below. Which of these are anomers?

A

I and II

B

II and III

C

I and III

D

III is anomer of I and II

Answer

I and II

Explanation

Solution

I and II are anomers as they differ in configuration of hydroxyl groups only at C – 1, anomeric carbon atom.