The given structures (I) and (II) represent configuration of the simplest sugar…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEBiomolecules

The given structures (I) and (II) represent configuration of the simplest sugar glyceraldehyde. Which of the following statements is not correct for the structures?
\[\begin{array}{l} \text { (I) }\\ \text { (II) } \end{array}\]
  1. (I) represents D-form while (II) represents L-form of glyceraldehyde.
  2. The sugars having same configuration as D-glyceraldehyde are designated as D-sugars.
  3. Natural glucose and fructose are D-forms.
  4. D is dextrorotatory while L is laevorotatory enantiomer.

Answer

(D) D is dextrorotatory while L is laevorotatory enantiomer.

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