how-would-you-number-the-carbon-atoms-in-a-linear-glucose-molecule

Question

How would you number the carbon atoms in a linear glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

Start from the aldehyde carbon and number sequentially downwards.

Answer

Start from the ketone carbon and number sequentially upwards.

Answer

Start from the bottom carbon and number upwards.

Answer

Start from the middle carbon and number outwards.