Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Raffinose is to be classified as a reducing or nonreducing sugar. The explanation for the answer is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds. Carbohydrates have the general molecular formula,
The six-membered ring form of carbohydrates is termed as pyranose. The five-membered ring form of carbohydrates is termed as furanose.
The pyranoses can be classified as
(b)
Interpretation:
The identification of glycoside linkages in raffinose is to be predicted. The classification of their
Concept introduction:
Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds. They can be present in the form of open chains or rings. They are usually an
The six-membered ring form of carbohydrates is termed as pyranose. The five-membered ring form of carbohydrates is termed as furanose.
The pyranoses can be classified as
(c)
Interpretation:
The monosaccharides formed when raffinose is hydrolyzed in aqueous acid is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds. They can be present in the form of open chains or rings. They are usually an aldehyde or ketone with additional hydroxyl groups. They have the general molecular formula,
The anomeric carbon is the one which is a part of the carbonyl group in the straight-chain structure of the carbohydrate.
(d)
Interpretation:
The product formed when raffinose is treated with dimethyl sulfate in
Concept introduction:
The linkage between the two carbohydrate group is known as the glycosidic linkage. These are of two types. One is
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