Uronic acids are formed by the oxidation of hexoses on the carbon atom number (which one)
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The question asks about the carbon atom number involved in the formation of uronic acids through the oxidation of hexoses, specifically which carbon atom is oxidized.
Answer
C6
The final answer is C6.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C6.
More Information
Uronic acids are formed by oxidizing the primary hydroxyl group at the C6 carbon atom of hexoses, resulting in a carboxylic acid group.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the oxidation site of uronic acids with that of other sugar acids, like aldonic acids which oxidize the aldehyde group.
Sources
- Uronic Acids - ScienceDirect - sciencedirect.com
- Glucuronic Acid - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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