Q.

Which of the following statements is/are not correct for D-(+)- glyceraldehye?

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a

The sign ( +) indicates the dextrorotatory nature of the compound

b

The symbol D indicates the dextrorotatory nature of the compound

c

The symbol D indicates that hydrogen atom lies right to the achiral centre in the Fisher projection diagram

d

The symbol D indicates that hydrogen atom lies left to the chiral centre in the Fischer projection diagram

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The D (dextrorotatory) enantiomer of glyceraldehyde is a naturally occurring enantiomer. It is represented as (+)-glyceraldehyde or D- glyceraldehyde.

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