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Assertion (A) D(+)- Glucose is dextrorot...

Assertion (A) `D(+)-` Glucose is dextrorotatory in nature.
Reason (R) 'D' represents its dextrorotatory nature.

A

Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false and R is True

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The correct Answer is:
C
.D. corresponds to the position of - OH group on the right side on the farthest asymmetric C-atom.
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