Question
Distinguish between Aldose sugar and Ketose sugar.
Solution
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Aldose sugar |
Ketose Sugar |
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(1) It has an aldehyde group. (2) First carbon forms a part of aldehyde group. (3) Aldoses are more common in nature e.g. ribose, glucose. |
(1) It has a ketone group. (2) Second carbon forms a part of keto group. (3) Ketose are less common in nature, e.g. ribulose, fructose. |
