Chapter 16, Problem 16.3YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The carbohydrate from the given molecules is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones, or their derivatives.

The straight chain carbohydrates are characterized by the presence of the $\text{C=O}$ group, $\text{OH}$ groups along the chain, and the ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ group.

The ring form carbohydrates are characterized by the presence of a ring containing carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. The ring also contains $\text{OH}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ groups.