In the beta-D-isomer of a Haworth projection of a monosaccharide , the defining -OH group is written facing __ of the chiral carbon __ a. upward, one b. right, top c. downward, one d. left,two

The correct answer is c. downward, one.<br /><br />In the Haworth projection of a monosaccharide, the defining -OH group in the beta-D-isomer is written facing downward from the chiral carbon number one.