JEE Main 2019 — Biomolecules Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 2)
Question
Number of stereo centers present in linear and cyclic structures of glucose are respectively:
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Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
The respective structures are (with for stereocentres),
Thus, no. of stereocentres respectively are and .
Thus, no. of stereocentres respectively are and .
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