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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

α-D-Glucopyranose is a(n) :
Options
A hemiacetal
Correct Answer
B hemiketal
C acetal
D ketal
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

α-D-Glucopyranose is a cyclic hemiacetal formed by intramolecular reaction of the aldehyde group with the C5 hydroxyl group.

Hint

What type of compound is glucopyranose?

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