Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids - Study Problems - Page 1152: 23-55 e

Answer

The monosaccharide is a D-ketopentose.

Work Step by Step

The monosaccharide has the $D$ configuration, a ketone group attached to it, and 5 carbon atoms. So, the monosaccharide is a D-ketopentose.

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