Question

Which set of terms correctly identifies the carbohydrates shown?
$1.$ Pentose $2.$ Hexose $3.$ Aldose $4.$ Ketose $5.$ Pyranose $6.$ Furanose

• A. $1,3$ and $6$
• B. $1,3$ and $5$
• C. $1,4$ and $6$
• D. $2,3$ and $6$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1,4$ and $6$

It is a pentose because of 5 corners.

On breaking it forms Aldehyde, so it is an aldose.

It is also a pyranose because of 5 corners.