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In the context of carbohydrates, what is the term for the carbon...

In the context of carbohydrates, what is the term for the carbon atom that is not part of the sugar ring structure but is attached to the ring oxygen?

Options

  1. AChiral carbon
  2. BAnomeric carbon
  3. CHemiacetal carbon
  4. DEpimeric carbon

Correct answer

C. Hemiacetal carbon

Step-by-step solution

The carbon atom that is not part of the sugar ring structure but is attached to the ring oxygen is referred to as the hemiacetal carbon in carbohydrates.
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