The possible stereoisomers of tartaric acid are shown below as Fischer projections. Answer the following questions: H- C
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The possible stereoisomers of tartaric acid are shown below as Fischer projections. Answer the following questions: H- COOH HOM COOH HO HO COOH M COOK COOM OR COOM HO H COOH OM COOH D a. Which stereoisomers (if any) represent pairs of enantiomers? (list all the pairings that apply) b. Which stereoisomers (if any) represent pairs of diastereomers? (list all the pairings that apply) c. Which stereoisomers (if any) represent a meso compound? The Fischer projection formula of the molecule glucose (blood sugar) is shown below. H НО. H. H- CHO OH H -OH -OH CH₂OH a. How many stereocenters are present in the glucose molecule? b. What is the maximum number of stereoisomers that could exist for this sugar? Assign an R/S configuration for the following molecule: H Br CH3