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: 15.7

Answer

A ketopentose contains hydroxyl and ketone functional groups and will have a total of five carbon atoms. The ketone functional group will be located at position 2 or 3.

Work Step by Step

A ketopentose contains hydroxyl and ketone functional groups and will have a total of five carbon atoms. The ketone functional group will be located at position 2 or 3.
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