AIIMS2016Chemistry-Carbohydrates
AIIMS 2016 Chemistry Optical Activity Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion: A solution of sucrose in water is dextrorotatory. But on hydrolysis in the presence of a little hydrochloric acid, it becomes laevorotatory. Reason: Sucrose on hydrolysis gives unequal amounts of glucose and fructose. As a result of this, change in sign of rotation is observed.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the 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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