Cyclic carbohydrates often contain an exocyclic carbon oxygen bond adjacent to an oxygen atom. Which of the following best describes how the anomeric effect impacts this exocyclic carbon oxygen bond?
W) Lengthens exocyclic carbon oxygen bond and favors axial position
X) Lengthens exocyclic carbon oxygen bond and favors equatorial position
Y) Shortens exocyclic carbon oxygen bond and favors axial position
Z) Shortens exocyclic carbon oxygen bond and favors equatorial position
✔️Answer:W) Lengthens exocyclic carbon oxygen bond and favors axial position
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