Q30 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2014 · Chemistry
Which two of the following aldohexoses give the same osazone derivative?


- AI and IV
- Correct answerBI and III
- CII and III
- DIII and IV
Solution
1 and 3 are C-2 epimers. C-2 epimers give same osazone on treatment with phenyl hydrazine.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.