Which of the following is the correct structure of L-fructose?
Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Which of the following is the correct structure of ?
- a
Option a
- b
Option b
- c✓
Option c
- d
Option d
Option c
Step 1: D-Fructose Configuration — In , the configuration at the chiral centers (C3, C4, C5) is OH on the left, right, and right respectively.
Step 2: L-Isomer Relation — The is the mirror image of the at every chiral center.
Step 3: Determining L-Fructose — In , the configurations are reversed: OH on the right (C3), left (C4), and left (C5). This corresponds to structure (c).
Key Point: The D/L configuration is determined by the orientation of the group on the highest-numbered chiral carbon.
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