Question

D-Fructose is the sweetest monosaccharide. How does the Fischer projection of D-fructose differ from that of D-glucose? Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

The difference between D fructose and D glucose are given below

Explanation:

1 D fructose contain a keto group in its C2 carbon atom whereas D glucose contain an aldehyde group in its C1 carbon atom.

2 D fructose contain 3 chiral carbon atoms where D glucose contain 4 chiral carbon atoms.

3 The C1 atom and C6 atom of D fructose contain -CH2OH group whereas the C1  atom of D glucose contain -CHO group and C6 atom contain -CH2OH group.