glucose-can-exist-in-both-linear-and-cyclic-forms-which-structural-feature-allow

Question

Glucose can exist in both linear and cyclic forms. Which structural feature allows glucose to form a cyclic structure?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a hydroxyl group that can react with the aldehyde group.

Answer

The presence of a phosphate group that can react with the hydroxyl group.

Answer

The presence of a carboxyl group that can react with the ketone group.

Answer

The presence of a methyl group that can react with the aldehyde group.