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Among the following statements, about the molecules X and Y , which is incorrect?

A

X and Y are diastereomers

B

X and Y are enantiomers.

C

X and Y are both aldohexoses.

D

X is a D-sugar and Y is an L-sugar

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The correct Answer is:
A
They are mirror images of each other hence, are enantiomers. They are aldohexoses too (aldehye group +six carbon).
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