Looking at this structure, I would say this molecule has 5 chiral carbons, however it's IUPAC name: (3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-Amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol would suggest only four. Which is it?
Identifying Chiral Carbons
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