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  Monosaccharide?s contain carbonyl group hence are classified, as aldose or ketose. The number of carbon atoms present in the monosaccharide molecule are also considered for classification. In which class of monosaccharide will you place fructose ?

Answer:

                  Since fructose has six carbon atoms and contains a keto group, therefore, fructose is called a ketohexose.