Question

Which set of terms correctly identifies the carbohydrate shown?
(1) Pentose (2) Pentulose (3) Hexulose (4) Hexose (5) Aldose (6) Ketose (7) Pyranose (8) Furanose

• A. 2,6,8
• B. 2,6,7
• C. 1,5,8
• D. A set of terms other than these

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2,6,8

The following Carbohydrate is Pentulose (5 membered ring with ketone as a functional group) , Ketose (Contains ketone as the functional group) and Furanose (5 Membered RIng)

So Option A is the answer