Chapter 23, Problem 38R

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 38R

Option C

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Compounds that have identical chemical formulas but different structures are termed as isomers.

Both glucose and fructose have the same chemical formula, that is, ${\text{C}}_6{\text{H}}_{12}{\text{O}}_6$ . But the structure of both the compounds are different from each other due to the difference in arrangement of the atoms. Glucose has a hexagonal structure while fructose has a pentagonal structure. This also results in different physical and chemical properties of the two compounds.

Conclusion:

Glucose and fructose are both isomer compounds.