The OH group on which carbon of glucose forms its six-membered ring?
AC-2
BC-4
CC-6
DC-5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. C-5
The C-5 hydroxyl adds to the aldehyde group, giving a cyclic hemiacetal with a six-membered ring.
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