Which of the following is incorrect about fructose?
A
It has the same molecular formula as glucose
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B
It has a ketonic group
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C
It is obtained by the hydrolysis of table sugar
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D
It belongs to the D-series and is a dextrorotatory compound
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Solution
The correct option is D It belongs to the D-series and is a dextrorotatory compound
Fructose belongs to the D-series and is a laevorotatory compound. It is appropriately written as D-(–)-Fructose.