Number of chiral carbon atoms in glucose and fructose are

Question

Number of chiral carbon atoms in glucose and fructose are (A) 4 in each (B) 3 in each (C) 4 in glucose and 3 in fructose (D) 3 in glucose and 4 in fructose

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Correct answer is (c) 4 in glucose and 3 in fructose

Q. Number of chiral carbon atoms in glucose and fructose are

4 in each

3 in each

4 in glucose and 3 in fructose

3 in glucose and 4 in fructose

5 in each

Correct answer is (c) 4 in glucose and 3 in fructose