The letter 'D’ in D-carbohydrates represents

Options

A. dextrorotation
B. direct synthesis
C. configuration
D. mutaroatation

Answer

C

Explanation

D. and .L. indicates relative configuration of a particular carbohydrate.
.D. represent the position of 2nd last — OH group in any carbohydrate. If the 2nd last — OH is present on the right side it is called .D. type configuration and if present to the left-side, it is called .L. type configuration.