Q46 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (16 April Shift 2) · Chemistry
The letter 'D' in carbohydrates signifies
- Adextrorotatory
- Correct answerBconfiguration
- Cdiamagnetic nature
- Dmode of synthesis
Solution
The letters 'D' and 'L' before the name of carbohydrates represent the relative configuration of the molecule with respect to glyceraldehyde.
It does not indicate the optical activity (dextrorotatory or laevorotatory), which is represented by (+) or (-) signs respectively.
Therefore, 'D' signifies configuration.
It does not indicate the optical activity (dextrorotatory or laevorotatory), which is represented by (+) or (-) signs respectively.
Therefore, 'D' signifies configuration.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.