Q.

Chiral C-atoms in glucose and fructose are: 

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a

3 in each

b

4 in glucose and 3 in fructose 

c

3 in glucose and 4 in fructose

d

4 in each

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

A chiral carbon is defined as a carbon atom which has 4 different atoms or groups of atoms attached to it which is also known as an asymmetric carbon.

There are  4 chiral carbon atoms in the glucose molecule and also four chiral carbons are present in the fructose.

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