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STANDARD Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following carbohydrates rotates the plane polarized light to the left?

A

(+) - Sucrose

B

(+) - Maltose

C

(+) - Lactose

D

(−) - Fructose

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Fructose is a monosaccharide that rotates plane-polarized light to the left, making it levorotatory. The other options are disaccharides that do not exhibit this property.

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