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Q. Which of the following reactions establish difference between glucose and fructose?

Biomolecules

Solution:

Glucose $\xrightarrow{conc.HNO_3} COOH- (CHOH)_4-COOH$

Fructose $\xrightarrow{conc.HNO_3} HOOC- (CHOH)_2-COOH +HOCH_2 -COOH$