Question

When drawing a Fischer projection of a sugar, the horizontal line represents groups that are __________.
a. projecting out of the plane of the drawing toward you
b. both hydroxyl groups
c. both hydrogen atoms
d. projecting behind the plane of the drawing

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is a. projecting out of the plane of the drawing toward you.

Explanation:

Fisher's projection represents a way of showing tetrahedral carbon atoms with their substituent groups. . The vertical lines represent the groups that move away and the horizontal lines those that approach.