Question

A pyranose ring consists of a skeleton of ______.

Options

• 5 carbon atoms and one oxygen atom

• 6 carbon atoms

• 6 carbon atoms and one oxygen atom

• 4 carbon atoms and one oxygen atom

Answer 1

A pyranose ring consists of a skeleton of 5 carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.

Explanation:

Pyranose is a six-membered cyclic structure and a pyran derivative.

So the pyranose ring is made up of 5 carbon atoms and 1 oxygen atom.