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Why are naturally occurring glucose and fractose called dextrose and laevulse respectively?

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The aqueous solution of naturally occuring glucose is dextrorotatory while that of fructose is laevorotatory. Hence, glucose and fructose are known as dextrose and laevulose respectively
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