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Which of the following naturally occurring sugars is levorotatory?

Options

  1. AFructose
  2. BMaltose
  3. CGlucose
  4. 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

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