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Biomolecules

Question
CBSEENBI11000283

Distinguish between pyranose and furanose rings.

Solution

Pyranose ring

Furanose ring

(1) It is hexagonal.

(2) It has five carbon atoms in the ring and one oxygen atom. e.g. glucose, galactose.

(1) It is pentagonal.

(2) It has four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom in the ring. e.g. fructose.