Looking at this structure, I would say this molecule has five chiral carbons. However, its IUPAC name (3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol suggests that there are only four. Which is it? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/raKt1.png