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Naturally occuring glucose is...

Naturally occuring glucose is

A

`D- (-)`glucose

B

`L - (+) -` glucose

C

`D - (+) -` glucose

D

`L - (-) -` glucose

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The correct Answer is:
C
It is dextrorotatory (hence name dextrose ) and has- `OH` group on the right of lowest asymmetric `C` atom
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