Which one of the following has maximum laevorotatory nature

Which one of the following has maximum laevorotatory nature

Options

(a) D-glucose
(b) D-fructose
(c) Sucrose
(d) Invert sugar

Correct Answer:

D-fructose

Explanation:

When fructose solution is placed in a polariser it rotates the plane polarized light in anti-clockwise direction which is towards left side. So, it is a laevorotatory nature compound. Honey contains monosaccharides sugar fructose.

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