Dihydroxyacetone (CH2OH . CO . CH2OH) ha...

Dihydroxyacetone `(CH_2OH . CO . CH_2OH)` has the general formula of carbohydrate but not included in this class due to :

A

It does not contain polyhydroxy gp.

B

It does not contain aldehyde gp.

C

It is not optically active

D

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C

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