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What is the correct name of the following compound?(a) D-(+)-fructose(b) D-(-)-fructose(c) L-(+)-fructose(d) L-(-)-fructoseThe question was asked during an interview.This interesting question is from Biomolecules Carbohydrates topic in division Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (b) D-(-)-fructose

The best I can explain: SINCE the OH GROUP on the carbon ADJACENT to the last CH2OH group is on the right-hand SIDE, it is of D configuration. Also, fructose is naturally a laevorotatory compound, HENCE the (-) sign.



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