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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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