Glucose and fructose are both C₆H₁₂O₆.What is the structural difference between them? A) Glucose is a five-membered ring and fructose is a six-membered ring. B) Fructose is a five-membered ring and glucose is a six-membered ring. C) Glucose is a linear molecule and fructose is a ring. D) Glucose is found in the boat conformation and fructose is a chair conformation.

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Glucose is a six-membered ring known as a pyranose, while fructose is a five-membered ring known as a furanose.

Glucose and Fructose Are Both C6H12O6

Glucose and Fructose Are Both C₆H₁₂O₆