Carbohydrate Stereochemistry Epimers and Anomers

The video tutorial covers the stereochemistry of carbohydrates, focusing on epimers and anomers. It begins with an introduction to stereochemistry concepts, followed by a detailed explanation of epimers, including examples with glucose, galactose, and mannose. The tutorial then explores anomers, highlighting the significance of the anomeric carbon and its role in carbohydrate chemistry. The video concludes with a promise to cover diastereomers and enantiomers in a subsequent video.

What are the implications of having multiple alcohol groups in carbohydrates?

Describe the process of numbering carbons in a carbohydrate ring structure.

Why are mannose and galactose not considered epimers?

How does the stereochemistry at the 1 position define an anomer?