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Question

Determine the number of chiral carbon atoms in each of the following molecules.

Fischer projections of D-xylulose and D-erythrose showing their chiral centers.

Accepted Answer

Both D-xylulose and D-erythrose have two chiral centers.

Answer

D-xylulose has one chiral center, while D-erythrose has two chiral centers.

Answer

D-xylulose has two chiral centers, while D-erythrose has one chiral center.

Answer

Both D-xylulose and D-erythrose have three chiral centers.