Question

how many carbon atoms are there in the fischer projection shown below? h - c - oh
ch₂oh
provide your answer below:
carbon atoms

Explanation:

Step1: Identify carbon atoms

In the Fischer projection, count the carbon atoms.
The carbon atoms are in \(CHO\) (1), the central \(C\) (1), and \(CH_2OH\) (1).
So, \(1 + 1+1=3\).

Answer:

3