determine-the-number-of-chiral-carbon-atoms-in-the-following-molecules

Question

Determine the number of chiral carbon atoms in the following molecules:

Accepted Answer

Both D-lyxose and colitose have three chiral centers.

Answer

D-lyxose has one chiral center, while colitose has two chiral centers.

Answer

Both D-lyxose and colitose have two chiral centers.

Answer

D-lyxose has three chiral centers, while colitose has two chiral centers.