Q19 / 150 · MHT CET 2023 (11 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of following is NOT correct about fructose?

A
It is ketohexose.
B
It is reducing sugar.
C
It is laevorotatory.
Correct answer
D
Its ring structure is hemiacetal.

Solution

Ring structure of fructose is a hemiketal not hemiacetal. Fructose $\left(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_6\right)$ is a laevorotatory ketohexose. It is a reducing sugar.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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