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Q. $D (-)-$ Threose $\longrightarrow { NaBH _{4}}{\longrightarrow }( R )$
$D (-)-$ Erythrose $\stackrel{ NaBH _{4}}{\longrightarrow }( P )$
Which of the following statement is correct about P and R?

Biomolecules

Solution:

P is optically inactive as it contains the center of symmetry and R is optically active as it contains no element of symmetry.