20. Carbohydrates

Draw the open-chain structure to complete the mutarotation of D-mannose.

Draw the structure that completes the mutarotation reaction between the two cyclic forms of (a) galactose and (b) fructose.

a.

Draw the structure that completes the mutarotation reaction between the two cyclic forms of (a) galactose and (b) fructose.

b.

If α−galactose is dissolved in water, β−galactose is eventually present. Explain how this occurs.