Chapter 20, Problem 28E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two types of functional groups in ketose sugar are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds. They can be present in the form of open chains or rings. Carbohydrates usually contain an aldehyde or ketone with additional hydroxyl groups. They have the general empirical formula, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.