Which Statement Is FALSE

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE?

• A)Molecules that contain a chiral carbon will rotate plane-polarized light.
• B)If one molecule rotates plane-polarized light clockwise 10°,its enantiomer will rotate plane-polarized light counterclockwise by 10°.
• C)The D- and L- designation of sugars is determined by the chiral atom farthest from the most oxidized carbon.
• D)All sugars designated with a D- prefix will rotate plane-polarized light in a clockwise direction.
• E)Dextrorotatory sugars rotate plane-polarized light clockwise and are designated by a plus sign (+).

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