NEETChemistryBiomolecules
Assertion (A): Both Glucose and Fructose have the same D-configuration. Reason (R): Both Glucose and Fructose are dextrorotatory. The correct option among the following is:
Options
- A(A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
- B(A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
- C(A) is true but (R) is false
- D(A) is false but (R) is true
Correct answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
Step-by-step solution
D – and L – are the relative configuration with respect to the D – (+) – Glyceraldehyde.