The correct corresponding order of names of four aldoses with configuration given below [figure] respectively, is
- L-erythrose, L-threose, L-erythrose, D-threose
- D-threose, D-erythrose, L-threose, L-erythrose
- L-erythrose, L-threose, D-erythrose, D-threose
- D-erythrose, D-threose, L-erythrose, L-threose
Answer
(4) D-erythrose, D-threose, L-erythrose, L-threose
Solution
As per NCERT, a sugar is D if the –OH on the lowest asymmetric carbon (the one next to CH2OH) is on the right in the Fischer projection, and L if it is on the left.
Erythrose: the two –OH groups on the same side; threose: on opposite sides.
1st: –OH (C2) right, –OH (C3) right D-erythrose
2nd: –OH (C2) left, –OH (C3) right D-threose
3rd: –OH (C2) left, –OH (C3) left L-erythrose
4th: –OH (C2) right, –OH (C3) left L-threose
Answer: (4)