12th Class Chemistry Biomolecules / जैव-अणु Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - Biomolecules

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    The number of optical isomers of glucose and fructose are respectively :

    A) 16, 8                            

    B) 8, 16

    C) 8, 4                              

    D) 4, 8.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    No. of chiral carbons in glucose and fructose are 4 and 3 respectively. Thus, no. of optical isomers in glucose = 24 = 16 and in fructose = 23 = 8.


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