JEE Main 2013 — Biomolecules Question with Solution
JEE Main 2013 (23 Apr Online)
Question
Natural glucose is termed D-glucose because :
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Correct answer
C on the fifth carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection.
Step-by-step explanation
Fischer gave the prefix "D" to compounds whose bottom chiral has its to the right. So natural glucose is called D-glucose or dextrose.
Structure of D-Glucose :
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