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In the context of assigning configuration to monosaccharides, which carbon atom is considered?

Options

  1. AThe highest asymmetric carbon atom
  2. BThe most oxidized carbon atom
  3. CThe lowest asymmetric carbon atom
  4. DThe carbon atom with the highest atomic number

Correct answer

C. The lowest asymmetric carbon atom

Step-by-step solution

For assigning the configuration of monosaccharides, it is the lowest asymmetric carbon atom that is considered.

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