The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a…

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The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a positive
  1. optical rotation and is derived from D–glucose
  2. pH in organic solvent
  3. optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehyde
  4. optical rotation when substituted by deuterium

Answer

(C) optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehyde

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