l-Fucose is one of the naturally occurring l monosaccharides. It is present in the short chains of monosaccharides by which blood groups are classified (see the Chemistry in Action “Cell-Surface Carbohydrates and Blood Type” on p. 640). Compare the structure of l-fucose shown in the margin with the structures of α- and ß-d-galactose and answer the following questions.

d. Fucose” is a common name. Is 6-deoxy-l-galactose a correct name for fucose? Why or why not? <IMAGE>