The D or L configuration of cyclic sugars is determined by the orientation of the highest-numbered chiral center.

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Is it true that the D or L configuration of cyclic sugars is determined by the orientation of the highest-numbered chiral center?

Yes. The D or L configuration of sugars is determined by the orientation of the highest-numbered chiral center (or the carbon most remote from the carbonyl group).

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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Wikipedia: Chirality

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Wikipedia: Chirality. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirality

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Book: Chemistry for Pharmacy Students

2007

States that the configuration of the highest numbered chiral carbon determines D or L.

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Sarker, P. S. D. & Nahar, L. (2007). Book: Chemistry for Pharmacy Students. John Wiley & Sons. http://books.google.com/books?id=Fi83jns23aMC&dq=The+D+or+L+configuration+of+cyclic+sugars+is+determined+by+the+orientation+of+the+highest-numbered+chiral+center.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

Book: Essentials of Organic Chemistry

2013

References the highest numbered chiral centre in relation to D and L configurations.

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Dewick, P. M. (2013). Book: Essentials of Organic Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=RrKgfuRwsqsC&source=gbs_api

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