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Which of the following Fischer projection formula is same as D-Glyceraldehyde ?

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To determine which Fischer projection formula corresponds to D-Glyceraldehyde, we need to understand the structure of D-Glyceraldehyde and how to interpret Fischer projections. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Glyceraldehyde**: - Glyceraldehyde is a three-carbon sugar (aldose) with the following structure: - The first carbon (C1) has an aldehyde group (CHO). - The second carbon (C2) has a hydroxyl group (OH). - The third carbon (C3) has a hydroxymethyl group (CH2OH). - The molecular formula is C3H6O3. 2. **Determine the Configuration of D-Glyceraldehyde**: - The "D" in D-Glyceraldehyde indicates the configuration of the hydroxyl group on the second carbon (C2). - For D-Glyceraldehyde, the hydroxyl group (OH) on C2 is on the right side in the Fischer projection. 3. **Draw the Fischer Projection**: - In the Fischer projection, the most oxidized carbon (the aldehyde group) is placed at the top. - Therefore, the structure looks like this: ``` CHO | C | OH | CH2OH ``` - In this structure, the OH group is on the right side of C2, confirming it is D-Glyceraldehyde. 4. **Compare with Given Options**: - Now, we need to compare the Fischer projections provided in the question with the structure we have drawn. - Look for the option where: - The aldehyde group (CHO) is at the top. - The OH group is on the right side of the second carbon. 5. **Select the Correct Option**: - After comparing the options, the one that matches our drawn structure of D-Glyceraldehyde is the correct answer. ### Conclusion: The Fischer projection formula that is the same as D-Glyceraldehyde is the one where the aldehyde group is at the top and the hydroxyl group is on the right side of the second carbon.

To determine which Fischer projection formula corresponds to D-Glyceraldehyde, we need to understand the structure of D-Glyceraldehyde and how to interpret Fischer projections. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Glyceraldehyde**: - Glyceraldehyde is a three-carbon sugar (aldose) with the following structure: - The first carbon (C1) has an aldehyde group (CHO). - The second carbon (C2) has a hydroxyl group (OH). ...
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