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: 43

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The formula of Glucose is $C_{6}$ $H_{12}$ $O_{6}$, and it is a 6 carbon sugar. In order to form a ring structure, the OH group on carbon number 5 reacts with the carbonyl group on carbon number 1.
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