Question
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.