Which carbon atom of deoxyribose sugar in DNA does not contain $-\stackrel{|}{\underset{|}{\mathrm{C}}}-\mathrm{O}\mathrm{H}$ bond?

• A

  ${\mathrm{C}}_5$
• B

  ${\mathrm{C}}_3$
• Correct answer
  C

  ${\mathrm{C}}_2$
• D

  ${\mathrm{C}}_1$

Solution

C-2 carbon atom of deoxyribose sugar in DNA does not contain $-\stackrel{|}{\underset{|}{\mathrm{C}}}-\mathrm{O}\mathrm{H}$ bond.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.