Question

Following are the structure of $D$-Glucose and $D$-Galactose.

Which of the following statements are correct about these compounds ?

• A. They are diastereomers.
• B. Both are component of lactose.
• C. They are $C _{4}$ epimer.
• D. Both are optically active.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Correct answer is (a) They are diastereomers.Correct answer is (b) Both are component of lactose.Correct answer is (c) They are $C _{4}$ epimer.Correct answer is (d) Both are optically active.