Question

What functional groups are in glucose?

Answer 1

Glucose exists in two forms: a straight chain and ring. As a straight chain, the molecule contains five -OH (hydroxyl) groups and one CH=O. (aldehyde) group. As a ring, the molecule still contains five hydroxyl groups, but it's aldehyde group has been converted to a C-O-C (ether) group.

Answer 2

Glucose exists in two forms: a straight chain and ring. As a straight chain, the molecule contains five -OH (hydroxyl) groups and one CH=O. (aldehyde) group. As a ring, the molecule still contains five hydroxyl groups, but it's aldehyde group has been converted to a C-O-C (ether) group.