Q.

What does 'D' and (+) signifies in D-(+)-glucose?

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

represents conformation and (+) represents the laevorotatory nature of molecule

b

D represents configuration and (+) represents the dextrorotatory nature of molecule

c

D represents conformation and (+) represents the dextrorotatory nature of molecule

d

D represents configuration and (+) represents the laevorotatory nature of molecule

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Glucose is correctly named as D(+)-glucose. 'D' before the name of glucose represents the configuration whereas '(+)' represents dextrorotatory nature of the molecule. Itmay be remembered that 'D' and 'L' have no relation with an optical activity of the compound.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
What does 'D' and (+) signifies in D-(+)-glucose?