Q. Although D-galactose rotates plane-polarised light, its oxidation product, galactaric acid, due to $HNO_{3},$ does not. It is due to
A) Galactaric acid is racemic mixture of D- and L-isomer
B) Galactaric acid is a $meso$ compound
C) Both are correct
D) None of the above is correct
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Galactaric acid is a $meso$ compound.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.