Assertion: aldohexose's group | /r/HasProperty | oxidized
Facets:
value: easily
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The aldehyde group of aldoses is very susceptible to oxidation, whereas ketoses are less so, but can easily be oxidized if, like fructose, they contain an α-hydroxyl and can tautomerize to an aldose.
text: The aldehyde group of aldohexoses is readily oxidized (as shown by its oxidation by Cu 2+ ) to the carboxylic acid at neutral pH by mild oxidizing agents or by enzymes.