in-numbering-the-carbon-atoms-of-mannose-which-carbon-is-assigned-number-one

Question

In numbering the carbon atoms of mannose, which carbon is assigned number one?

Accepted Answer

The carbon at the top with the aldehyde group.

Answer

The carbon with the hydroxyl group.

Answer

The carbon at the bottom with the ketone group.

Answer

The carbon in the middle of the molecule.