5. Chirality

Convert the Fischer projection to a perspective formula.

Convert the line-angle drawings into Fischer projections.

(c)

a. Are d-erythrose and l-erythrose enantiomers or diastereomers?

b. Are l-erythrose and l-threose enantiomers or diastereomers?

Convert the Fischer projection to a perspective formula.

(a) There is only one ketotriose, called dihydroxyacetone. Draw its structure.

(b) There is only one aldotriose, called glyceraldehyde. Draw the two enantiomers of glyceraldehyde.