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The structure of D-(+) glucose is

The structure of L-(-) glucose is

A

Structure (i)

B

Structure (ii)

C

Both (i) & (ii)

D

Neither (i) nor (ii)

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both are enantiomers and differ w.r.t. the relative position of H and OH group on the penultimate carbon atom.
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