The Cyclization Reaction of Fructose Is Different from That of Glucose

question 20

Multiple Choice

The cyclization reaction of fructose is different from that of glucose because ________

• A)a five-membered ring instead of a six-membered ring is formed.
• B)a bond is formed to a carbonyl carbon instead of to a methyl carbon.
• C)the aldehyde group migrates to a new position.
• D)a ketone is formed.
• E)fructose has six carbon atoms in the ring instead of five as in glucose.

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