Refer to the Figure Showing One of the Two Cyclic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing one of the two cyclic forms of fructose. The covalent bond that results during cyclization of the straight-chain form is indicated by which number?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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