JEE Main Chemistry question

A solution of D-glucose in water rotates the plane of polarized light

(A)To the left
(B)To the rightCorrect
(C)To either side
(D)None of these

Answer: (B)

Solution

Naturally occurring D-glucose is dextrorotatory, with an equilibrium specific rotation of , meaning it rotates the plane of plane-polarised light to the right

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Question ID VK-150774