Biomolecules Question 69

Question: In fructose, the possible optical isomers are

[Orissa JEE 2005]

Options:

A) 12

B) 8

C) 16

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Fructose has three chiral centres and hence 23 = 8 optical isomers are possible.