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How many stereogenic centers are present in fructose, a simple sugar? CH\(_2\)OH \|=O HO---H H---OH H---OH CH\(_2\)OH fructose 1 2 3 4

          How many stereogenic centers are present in fructose, a simple sugar?
CH\(_2\)OH
\|=O
HO---H
H---OH
H---OH
CH\(_2\)OH
fructose
1
2
3
4

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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Fructose is a hexose sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. The structure provided shows the linear form of fructose. Show more…

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How many stereogenic centers are present in fructose, a simple sugar? CH\(_2\)OH \|=O HO---H H---OH H---OH CH\(_2\)OH fructose 1 2 3 4

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