Multiple choice

Two hexoses were found to give the same osazone. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to their structural relationship? A. The carbon atoms 1 and 2 in both have the same configuration. B. They are epimeric at C3. C. The carbon atoms 3, 4 and 5 in both have the same configuration.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Both A and B

  5. A, B, and C

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct,  because osazone formation involves reactions at C1 and C2, therefore, if two hexoses form the same osazone, they must have the same configuration at C3, C4 and C5.