Is fructose more soluble than glucose

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Fructose is more soluble as compared to the glucose and hard to crystallise because fructose is more hygroscopic and have high capacity to holds onto water stronger than the glucose.

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Is fructose more soluble than glucose

Dear Student, Fructose is more soluble as compared to the glucose and hard to crystallise because fructose is more hygroscopic and have high capacity to holds onto water stronger than the glucose. Regards

Dear Student,

Fructose is more soluble as compared to the glucose and hard to crystallise because fructose is more hygroscopic and have high capacity to holds onto water stronger than the glucose.

Regards