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A solution of D-glucose in water rotates the plane of polarised light:

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to the left

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to the right

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to either side

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none of these

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The correct option is B to the right
Natural glucose is dextro-rotatory (clockwise) and this glucose is also known as dextrose. Thus, it rotate the plane polarised light to the right.

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