General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Carbohydrates - 15.1 Carbohydrates - Questions and Problems - Page 554: 15.5

Answer

Hydroxyl groups will be found in all monosaccharides. They can also be found with a carbonyl on the first or second carbon, which will result in an aldehyde or ketone functional group forming.

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Hydroxyl groups will be found in all monosaccharides. They can also be found with a carbonyl on the first or second carbon, which will result in an aldehyde or ketone functional group forming.
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