Question

Which of the following statement is correct about fructose?

Options

• It is a dextrorotatory compound.

• It exists in the two cyclic forms which are obtained by the addition of OH at C-5 to the > C = O group.

• It exists as six membered rings.

• It is named as furanose as it contains one oxygen and six carbon atom.

Answer 1

It exists in the two cyclic forms which are obtained by the addition of OH at C-5 to the > C = O group.