2. Questions Bank
  3. NEET
  4. Chemistry
  5. Biomolecules / जैव-अणु

NEET Chemistry Biomolecules / जैव-अणु Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Biomolecules

  • question_answer
    Natural glucose is termed D-glucose because:

    A) \[-OH\] on the second carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection

    B) \[-OH\] on the sixth carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection.

    C) \[-OH\] on the fifth carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection.

    D) It is dextrorotatory.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Fischer gave the prefix "D" to compounds whose bottom chiral has its OH to the right. So natural glucose is called D-glucose or dextrose. Structure of D-Glucose:


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner