Question

re the correct names for the types of sugars shown a. cho ho c h ho c h ch₂oh

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the sugar type

This is a monosaccharide with an aldehyde - group (CHO). It has 3 carbon atoms. A 3 - carbon monosaccharide with an aldehyde group is a triose and an aldose.

Step2: Name the sugar

The name of this 3 - carbon aldose is glyceraldehyde.

Answer:

Glyceraldehyde