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Chemistry Question on Biomolecules

Five-membered ring structures of fructose are given below. Mark the incorrect statement.

A

The five-membered ring structures are named as furanose structures

B

The cyclic structures represent two anomers of fructose.

C

Five-membered ring structures are named as pyranose structures.

D

These are also called Haworth structures.

Answer

Five-membered ring structures are named as pyranose structures.

Explanation

Solution

Five-membered rings are named as furanose while six-membered rings are named as pyranose rings.