MCQ
Which statement about ribose is incorrect?
  • A
    A polyhydroxy compound
  • B
    An aldehyde sugar
  • Has six carbon atoms
  • D
    Exhibits optical activity

Answer

Correct option: C.
Has six carbon atoms
c
It is a pentose having $5$ carbon atoms.

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