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The "D" designation in D-Erythrose refers to:

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Concept:

Fischer-Rosanoff nomenclature.

Solution:

The D/L system is based on the configuration of the highest-numbered chiral carbon (the one farthest from the aldehyde/keto group) relative to D-glyceraldehyde.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:BiomoleculesSubtopic:CARBOHYDRATES
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