MHT CET20239 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which carbon atoms (numbered from C ₁ to C ₆ ) are involved in the formation of ring structure of glucose?
Options
- AC ₂ and C ₅
- BC ₁ and C ₃
- CC ₁ and C ₄
- DC ₁ and C ₅
Correct answer
D. C ₁ and C ₅
Step-by-step solution
The ring structure of glucose is formed by reaction between the formyl (- CHO ) group ( C -1) and the alcoholic (- OH ) group at C -5 .