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Why are carbohydrates generally optically active?
Why are carbohydrates generally optically active?
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Not all carbohydrates are optically active. Generally the monosacchrides are optically active. This is because they contain chiral carbon atoms, and chilrality results in optical activity.
Not all carbohydrates are optically active. Generally the monosacchrides are optically active. This is because they contain chiral carbon atoms, and chilrality results in optical activity.
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