Glucose and fructose are example of__________.

chain isomerism

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structural isomerism

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tautomerism

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functional group isomerism

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Solution

The correct option is D functional group isomerism
Glucose and fructose are FUNCTIONAL isomers.
They are showing functional group isomerism. Glucose is an aldehyde whereas fructose is a ketone (in open chain form).
Functional group isomers is a kind of structural isomers. Both have $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}$ molecular formula and also are monosaccharides.

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C.Glucose and fructose are functional group isomers

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