Q.

Dihydroxy acetone CH2OH·CO·CH2OH has the general formula of carbohydrate but not included in this class because:

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a

it does not contain polyhydroxy group

b

it does not contain aldehyde group

c

it is not optically active

d

all of the above

answer is C.

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It does not contain asymmetric carbon.
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Dihydroxy acetone CH2OH·CO·CH2OH has the general formula of carbohydrate but not included in this class because: