Question

The configuration description of C2 epimer of D-glucose is:

(a) 2R, 3S,4R, 5R

(b) 2S, 3S,4R, SR

(c) 2S, 3R, 4S, 5R

(d) 2R, 3S,4R. 5S

Answer 1

b) 2S, 3S,4R, 5R  is the configuration of the C-2 epimer of D-glucose .

Explanation:

From the figure, it can be seen that configuration of the C-2 epimer of D-glucose is -− 2S 3S, 4R, 5R.