Question

Identify the anomers from the following. 

 

• A. A, B
• B. B, D
• C. A, C
• D. C, D

Hint:

In cyclic sugars, the two anomers are distinguished based on the orientation of the -OH group on the anomeric carbon: either axial (alpha) or equatorial (beta).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Understanding anomers: Anomers are a type of isomer found in cyclic sugars, which differ in the orientation of the hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the anomeric carbon (the carbon that was part of the carbonyl group in the open-chain form).
In Option A, the two groups (-OH) on the anomeric carbon are oriented differently, making it an anomer.
Option C also represents a sugar in which the orientation of the -OH group on the anomeric carbon differs, making it another anomer.
Thus, the correct answer is option (3).