AIIMS2015Chemistry-Carbohydrates
AIIMS 2015 Chemistry Optical Activity Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A) A solution of sucrose in water is dextrorotatory while on hydrolysis in presence of little hydrochloric acid, it becomes laevorotatory. Reason (R) Sucrose on hydrolysis gives unequal amounts of glucose and fructose as a result of which change in sign of rotation is observed.
A
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D
If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option C
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