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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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