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(a)
Interpretation: The validation of the statement “An
Concept introduction: A carbohydrate consists of a ketone group or an aldehyde group along with polyhydroxy groups. Example of polyhydroxy aldehyde carbohydrate is glucose and that of polyhydroxy ketone carbohydrate is fructose.
(b)
Interpretation: The validation of the statement “A hydroxyl group must be present on each carbon atom” has to be stated.
Concept introduction: A carbohydrate consists of a ketone group or an aldehyde group along with polyhydroxy groups. Example of polyhydroxy aldehyde carbohydrate is glucose and that of polyhydroxy ketone carbohydrate is fructose.
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