Chapter 6, Problem 6.51AP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The functional groups present in aldoses.

Introduction:

A common monosaccharide contains three to six carbon molecules. Monosaccharide having five carbons is called as pentose. The molecular formula of a monosaccharide carbohydrate is ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{{\text{(H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O)}}_{\text{n}}$ where n represents a whole number like 3 or more. Monosaccharide contains various functional groups like alcohol, aldehyde or ketone groups.