MHT CET202311 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which of following is NOT correct about fructose?
Options
- AIt is ketohexose.
- BIt is reducing sugar.
- CIt is laevorotatory.
- DIts ring structure is hemiacetal.
Correct answer
D. Its ring structure is hemiacetal.
Step-by-step solution
Ring structure of fructose is a hemiketal not hemiacetal. Fructose ( C ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆ ) is a laevorotatory ketohexose. It is a reducing sugar.