Question

The following carbohydrate is:

• A. a ketohexose
• B. an aldopentose
• C. an \( \alpha \)-furanose
• D. an \( \alpha \)-pyranose

Hint:

In carbohydrates, a ketohexose has a ketone group on the second carbon of a six-carbon chain.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: The given structure indicates a carbohydrate with a ketone group and 6 carbon atoms. Hence, it is a ketohexose.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{a ketohexose}} \]