Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 21 - Sections 21.1-21.7 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1030: 39b

Answer

This is an aldose. It is a pentose sugar.

Work Step by Step

This is an aldose due to the presence of an aldehyde group. It also obeys the general formula. It has 5 carbon atoms and is, therefore, a pentose sugar with a formula $C_{5}$ $H_{10}$ $O_{5}$.
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