Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Whether galactose and mannose are constitutional, or stereoisomers needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecules having same molecular formula and different bonding connectivity are called constitutional isomers.
Streoisomers have same molecular formula and same bonding connectivity but they differ in three-dimensional arrangement of atoms.
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether galactose and mannose are constitutional, or stereoisomers needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecules having same molecular formula and different bonding connectivity are called constitutional isomers.
Stereoisomers have same molecular formula and same bonding connectivity, but they differ in three-dimensional arrangement of atoms.
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether galactose and mannose are constitutional, or stereoisomers needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecules having same molecular formula and different bonding connectivity are called constitutional isomers.
Stereoisomers have same molecular formula and same bonding connectivity, but they differ in three-dimensional arrangement of atoms.
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