Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryBiomolecules
Which of the following naturally occurring sugars is levorotatory?
Options
- AFructose
- BMaltose
- CGlucose
- DSucrose
Correct answer
A. Fructose
Step-by-step solution
Naturally occurring fructose is levorotatory, with a specific rotation of -92.4^ . Because of its strong levorotatory nature, it is also known as levulose. Glucose is dextrorotatory (also known as dextrose) with a specific rotation of +52.7^ . Sucrose and maltose are also dextrorotatory in nature. Answer: Fructose