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In the context of assigning configuration to monosaccharides, which carbon atom is considered?
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Options:
  • A The highest asymmetric carbon atom
  • B The most oxidized carbon atom
  • C The lowest asymmetric carbon atom
  • D The carbon atom with the highest atomic number
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The lowest asymmetric carbon atom
For assigning the configuration of monosaccharides, it is the lowest asymmetric carbon atom that is considered.

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