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Dextrose is...

Dextrose is

A

`L-(-)-` glucose

B

`D-(+)-` glucose

C

`D-(-)-` fructose

D

`L-(+)-` fructose

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The correct Answer is:
B
Naturally occuring glucose, which is `D - (+) -` glucose, is called dextrose because it is dextrorotatory.
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