Chapter 26.2, Problem 1P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The structure of ketotetrose is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which aldehyde carbonyl group is present at $\text{C1}$ is called aldose whereas a monosaccharide in which ketone carbonyl group is present at $\text{C2}$ is called ketose.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The structure of aldopentose is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which aldehyde carbonyl group is present at $\text{C1}$ is called aldose whereas a monosaccharide in which ketone carbonyl group is present at $\text{C2}$ is called ketose.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The structure of aldotetrose is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which aldehyde carbonyl group is present at $\text{C1}$ is called aldose whereas a monosaccharide in which ketone carbonyl group is present at $\text{C2}$ is called ketose.