carbohydrates

Question

Glucose is a:

RankGuru · Accepted Answer

**Glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$)** is classified based on its functional group and the number of carbon atoms:
1. **Functional Group**: It contains an aldehyde group ($-CHO$) at $C_1$, making it an **Aldose**.
2. **Carbon Count**: It contains 6 carbon atoms, making it a **Hexose**.
- Combining these terms, glucose is an **Aldohexose**.
- In contrast, Fructose is a **Ketohexose** (ketone group at $C_2$, 6 carbons).

Rank Guru

carbohydrates

Select the correct option: