This section covers the stereochemical configurations of aldoses, a type of sugar that contain an aldehyde group and are classified based on the number of carbon atoms. The stereochemistry of these su...This section covers the stereochemical configurations of aldoses, a type of sugar that contain an aldehyde group and are classified based on the number of carbon atoms. The stereochemistry of these sugars is represented using Fischer projections, with D and L configurations indicating the orientation of the hydroxyl group on the chiral carbon furthest from the aldehyde. Understanding these configurations helps in studying the structural and functional properties of carbohydrates.
