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Answer: 4

In the open-chain structure of glucose, CHO–(CHOH)4–CH2OH, carbon atoms C-2, C-3, C-4 and C-5 each carry four different groups, so there are 4 chiral carbon atoms (giving 24 = 16 stereoisomers). (In the cyclic pyranose form C-1 also becomes chiral, giving 5.)

Doubtly AI · 28 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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