Which of the following is incorrect about fructose?

It has the same molecular formula as glucose

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It has a ketonic group

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It is obtained by the hydrolysis of table sugar

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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.

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