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Which two functional groups are characteristic of sugars?(a) Carbonyl and phosphate(b) Carbonyl and methyl(c) Hydroxyl and methyl(d) Carbonyl and hydroxyl

Answer»

The correct option is(d) Carbonyl and hydroxyl

Explanation:

Sugars are chemically carbohydrates. They are polyhydroxy aldoses, ketoses, and their condensation products. Aldoses bear a terminal aldehyde or -CHO group while ketoses have an internal ketone or -CO group.

Thus, they possess two functional groups, i.e. carbonyl and hydroxyl.



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