Do Chain and Ring Forms of Glucose Have the Same Structure?

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Homework Statement



Are chain and ring forms of glucose isomers? They aren't, because they have the same structure, right?

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phizics09 said:

Homework Statement



Are chain and ring forms of glucose isomers? They aren't, because they have the same structure, right?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


Can you show a picture of a ring form of glucose, and of a chain form?
 

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