Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
The optically active tartaric acid is named as D-(+)-tartaric acid because it has a positive
A
optical rotation and is derived from D-glucose
B
pH in organic solvent
C
optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehydes
D
optical rotation when substituted by deuterium
Answer
optical rotation and is derived from D-(+)-glyceraldehydes
Explanation
Solution
The -D- term in name is derived from D-glyceraldehyde.