Organic Chemistry Basics 1 Question 14
14. The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a positive
(1999, 2M)
(a) optical rotation and is derived from D-glucose
(b) $\mathrm{pH}$ in organic solvent
(c) optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehydes
(d) optical rotation when substituted by deuterium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14. (c)
Solution:
- The ’ $\mathrm{D}$ ’ term in name is derived from $\mathrm{D}$-glyceraldehyde
