The Optically Active Tartaric Acid Is Named As D-(+)-tartaric Acid Because It Has A Positive

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Question

The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a positive

Solution

Correct option is

Optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehydes

The ‘D’ term in name is derived from D-glyceraldehyde.

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