Carbohydrates have one or more chiral carbon atoms. This makes them-
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Biomolecules
Carbohydrates have one or more chiral carbon atoms. This makes them-
- An alkyl group
- Naturally less abundant
- Coloured
- Optically active
Answer
(D) Optically active
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