Biomolecules Question 204
Question: Glucose-D has a great tendency to be converted into cyclic isomer. Which two carbon atoms get joined through ‘O’ to form this hemiacetal-
Options:
A) $ C_1 $ and $ C_4 $
B) $ C_1 $ and $ C_5 $
C) $ C_1 $ and $ C_6 $
D) $ C_2 $ and $ C_6 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Glucose exists as glucopyranose (a six membered ring structure) which is formed through $ C_1 $ and $ C_5 $ .
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