A dextrorotatory compound:

must have a dextrorotatory enantiomer

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

may have a dextrorotatory enantiomer

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

must have a laevorotatory enantiomer

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

may have a laevorotatory enantiomer

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D must have a laevorotatory enantiomer
The enantiomer of dextrorotatory compound is laevorotatiory, because enantiomers will have equal and opposite rotation of optical active light.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Sucrose is dextrorotatory but the mixture obtained after hydrolysis is laevorotatory. Explain.

{[α]}_{D}^{25} = + {20.0}^{0} .

{[α]}_{D}^{25} = + {10.0}^{0} .

T

F

Join BYJU'S Learning Program