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The open chain structure of glucose has five -OH groups attached to different carbon atoms, confirmed by its reaction with acetic anhydride to form a pentaacetate.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Carbohydrates - Monosaccharides - Structure and Properties
Glucose, an aldohexose, has four chiral carbons in its open chain form at C2, C3, C4, and C5.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Carbohydrates - Monosaccharides - Structure and Properties
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