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Glucose and fructose are...

Glucose and fructose are

A

Optical isomers

B

Geometrical isomers

C

Functional isomers

D

Chain isomers

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The correct Answer is:
C
Glucose is pentahydroxyaldehyde whereas fructose is pentahydroxyketone having the molecular formula `C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)`
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