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Which of the following carbohydrates gives an osazone with a different structure than the other three?

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Osazone formation only affects C1 and C2; check which sugar differs at a different carbon.
Updated On: Jul 3, 2026
  • Glucose
  • Fructose
  • Mannose
  • Galactose
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Mannose is C2-epimer of glucose (same osazone). Fructose converges to same osazone. Galactose is C4-epimer, outside affected region, distinct osazone.
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