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How many stereocenters are contained in the aldotetrose?

A

Four

B

Two

C

Five

D

Three

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The correct Answer is:
B
The sturcture of an aldotetrose is
`HOCH_(2)CHOHCHOHCHO`
It has two stereocentres in the form of 2 structurally different asymmetric `C` atoms
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