AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Biomolecules

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Number of chiral carbons in β–D–(+)– glucose is :-

A

Six

B

Three

C

Four

D

Five

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

β–D–glucose has five chiral centers, which are carbon atoms bonded to four different groups.

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