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Biomolecules: Glucose form MCQ

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Glucose formHardQuestion 42018

Question

Glucose exists mainly in cyclic form because of:

  1. A
    intramolecular hemiacetal formation
    Correct
  2. B
    polymerization
  3. C
    esterification
  4. D
    aromatic stabilization

Correct answer

intramolecular hemiacetal formation

Explanation

The aldehyde reacts with an internal -OH group.

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