Question

The spacial arrangement of different - $OH$ groups in the molecules is given.

Choose the correct option with names for I, II and III.

• A. I $\rightarrow$ Gluconic acid II $\rightarrow$ Glucose, III $\rightarrow$ Saccharic acid
• B. I $\rightarrow$ Saccharic acid, II $\rightarrow$ Glucose, III $\rightarrow$ Gluconic acid
• C. I $\rightarrow$ Glucose, II $\rightarrow$ Gluconic acid, III $\rightarrow$ Saccharic acid
• D. I $\rightarrow$ Glucose, II $\rightarrow$ Saccharic acid, III $\rightarrow$ Gluconic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The exact spatial arrangement of different $- OH$ groups was given by Fischer. Its configuration is correctly represented as