What Is the Classification of the Compound Shown Below

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the classification of the compound shown below?

• A)Aldohexose
• B)Aldopentose
• C)Ketotetrose
• D)Ketopentose

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Definitions:

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Darwin

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