Asked by Matthew leong on Sep 27, 2024

The cyclic structure of glucose is shown below. What functional groups are present in this molecule? The cyclic structure of glucose is shown below. What functional groups are present in this molecule?   A)  acetal B)  hemiacetal C)  oxime D)  hydrate

A) acetal
B) hemiacetal
C) oxime
D) hydrate

Cyclic Structure

An arrangement of atoms in a molecule that forms a ring.

Functional Groups

Particular configurations of atoms situated in molecules that govern the signature chemical reactions of the molecules.

Glucose

An essential energy-providing simple sugar found in living entities and a constituent of a wide variety of carbohydrates.

  • Identify functional groups in organic molecules from their structures.