Glucose can occur in three forms: two cyclic forms and one open-chain structure. In
Chapter 22, Problem 22.120(choose chapter or problem)
Glucose can occur in three forms: two cyclic forms and one open-chain structure. In aqueous solution, only a tiny fraction of the glucose is in the open-chain form. Yet tests for the presence of glucose depend on reaction with the aldehyde group, which is found only in the open-chain form. Explain why these tests work.
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