3.2.1.1.2 Isomerism

3.2.1.1.2 Isomerism

Monosaccharide exhibits various forms of isomerism due to the presence of asymmetric carbon atom. There are six types of isomerism found with monosaccharides.

1. Aldose-ketose isomerism

2. D&L isomerism

3. Optical isomerism

4. Pyranose and furanose isomerism

5. Alpha and Beta isomerism

6. Epimerism

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