Question

In addition to an aldehyde group, glucose contains:

• A. One secondary and four primary $OH$ groups
• B. One primary and four secondary $OH$ groups
• C. Two primary $OH$ and three secondary $OH$ groups
• D. Three primary $OH$ and two secondary $OH$ groups

Answer 1

The correct option is B One primary and four secondary $OH$ groups

In addition to an aldehyde group, glucose contains One primary and four secondary OH groups.