Question

The symbols $D$ and $L$ represent

• A. the optical activity of compounds.
• B. the relative configuration of a particular stereoisomer.
• C. the dextrorotatory nature of molecule.
• D. the levorotatory nature of molecule

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The letter ' $D$ ' or ' $L$ ' before the name of any compound indicate, the relative configuration of a particular stereoisomer.