Which Of The Following Statements Is/are Incorrect For D-(+)-glyceraldehyde?

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Question

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect for D-(+)-glyceraldehyde?

Solution

Correct option is

The symbol D indicates that hydrogen atom lies right to the chiral centre in the Fischer projection diagram.    

Fischer projection can be manipulated by rotating a group of any three ligands in clockwise (D) or anticlockwise (L) direction, the fourth ligand does not change its position.

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