Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Glucose is correctly named as D(+)-glucose. | Reason (R): The 'D' configuration in glucose is based on the comparison of the —OH group position on the lowest asymmetric carbon with that of (+) glyceraldehyde.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are true. In glucose, the 'D' configuration is assigned by comparing the —OH group on the lowest asymmetric carbon with D-(+) glyceraldehyde.
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