Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The structure of ketotetrose is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which
Answer to Problem 28.1P
The structure of ketotetrose is,
Figure 1
Explanation of Solution
The name ketotetrose suggests that it is a monosaccharide that contains four carbon atoms and a ketone group. The ketone carbonyl group is present on second carbon atom in ketoses. The structure of ketotetrose is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
The structure of ketotetrose is shown in Figure 1.
(b)
Interpretation: The structure of aldopentose is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which aldehyde carbonyl group is present at
Answer to Problem 28.1P
The structure of aldopentose is,
Figure 2
Explanation of Solution
The name aldopentose suggests that it is a monosaccharide that contains five carbon atoms and an aldehyde group. The aldehyde carbonyl group is present on first carbon atom in aldoses. The structure of aldopentose is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
The structure of aldopentose is shown in Figure 2.
(c)
Interpretation: The structure of aldotetrose is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: A monosaccharide in which aldehyde carbonyl group is present at
Answer to Problem 28.1P
The structure of aldotetrose is,
Figure 3
Explanation of Solution
The name aldotetrose suggests that it is a monosaccharide that contains four carbon atoms and an aldehyde group. The aldehyde carbonyl group is present on first carbon atom in aldoses. The structure of aldotetrose is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
The structure of aldotetrose is shown in Figure 3.
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