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Number of asymmetric carbon in αD(+)-glucose is:

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4
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6
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5
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3
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Solution

The correct option is B 5

A carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups is an asymmetric carbon atom.

αDglucose contains 5 asymmetric carbons.

Option C is correct.

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