Question
The optically active tartaric acid is named as $$D - (+) -$$ tartaric
acid because it has a positive
A.
optical rotation and is derived from $$D -$$ glucose
B.
$$pH$$ in organic solvent
C.
optical rotation and is derived from $$D - (+) -$$ glyceraldehyde
D.
optical rotation only when substituted by deuterium
Answer :
optical rotation and is derived from $$D - (+) -$$ glyceraldehyde
Solution :
TIPS/Formulae :
Glyceraldehyde is taken as arbitrary standard for $$D, L -$$ nomenclature.