5 Questions
What functional group characterizes aldoses?
Aldehyde (-HC=O)
Which type of carbohydrate is glucose classified as based on the number of carbon atoms?
Hexose
Which type of carbon atom is present in all monosaccharides except dihydroxyacetone?
Asymmetric carbon atom
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
Cn(H2O)n
What process do pentoses and hexoses undergo when the ketone or aldehyde reacts with a distal OH?
Cyclization
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