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Which of the following is incorrect with respect to fructose?(a) It is a ketohexose(b) It is present in honey(c) It has ‘L’ configuration(d) It is known as laevuloseI had been asked this question in exam.My question is based upon Biomolecules Carbohydrates topic in section Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (c) It has ‘L’ configuration

To explain: FRUCTOSE is an important ketohexose that naturally occurs in fruits and honey. It has a ketonic GROUP at C2 carbon with six carbon in a straight chain. It belongs to D-series (with respect to glyceraldehyde) and is LAEVOROTATORY.



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