Except one, all carbon atoms in a monosaccharide have the following group.
Correct answer: A. Hydroxyl group
- A. Hydroxyl group
- B. Amino group
- C. Aldehydic group
- D. Aldehydic group and Ketonic group
Explanation
A hydroxyl group is a functional group (-OH) consisting of an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom. It is commonly found in organic compounds and is the defining feature of alcohols. The hydroxyl group imparts specific chemical properties to the compounds that contain it.
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