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The optically active tartaric acid is na...

The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a positive.

A

optical rotation and is derived from D-glucose

B

pH in organic solvent

C

optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehyde

D

optical rotation only when substituted by deuterium

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The correct Answer is:
C
In D-(+)-tartaric acid (+) indicates optical rotation & .D. indicates the configuration that is derived from D-glyceraldehyde.
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