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Which of the following is the correct structure of L-fructose ?

Solution & Explanation

### Core Logic To assign D or L configurations to ketohexoses like fructose, locate the configuration at the highest-numbered asymmetric carbon atom (carbon-5). * In D-fructose, the -textOH group on C-5 is situated on the \right side in the Fischer projection. * In L-fructose, the configuration of every stereocenter is inverted compared to D-fructose, meaning the -textOH group on C-5 is situated on the \left hand side.
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
L-Fructose configuration diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Pattern Recognition Shortcut: L-sugar means the stereocenter farthest from the carbonyl group (C5 for hexoses) has its -textOH pointing \left. Ensure it is the perfect non-superimposable mirror image of standard D-fructose. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Biomolecules

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Q43 2025 Hydrolysis of Sucrose
Given below are two statements: Statement I: textD-(+)-glucose + textD-(+)-fructose xrightarrow-mathrmH_2mathrmO textsucrose qquad textsucrose xrightarrowtextHydrolysis textD-(+)-glucose + textD-(+)-fructose Statement II: Invert sugar is formed during sucrose hydrolysis. In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. textBoth Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • B. textStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
  • C. textStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • D. textBoth Statement I and Statement II are false.

Solution

### Core Logic Statement I: Sucrose is formed by condensation of textD-(+)-glucose and textD-(-)-fructose (levorotatory fructose, not dextrorotatory as claimed). Hydrolysis of sucrose yields textD-(+)-glucose and textD-(-)-fructose. Thus, Statement I is false. Statement II: Hydrolysis of dextrorotatory sucrose (+66.5^circ) yields a mixture of dextrorotatory glucose (+52.5^circ) and highly levorotatory fructose (-92.4^circ). Because the overall specific rotation of the mixture becomes levorotatory (-39.9^circ), the hydrolyzed mixture is called **invert sugar**. Thus, Statement II is true. ### Pattern Recognition Natural fructose is always levorotatory, textD-(-)-fructose. Dextrorotatory fructose mentioned in Statement I is an immediate giveaway that the statement is false. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Biomolecules
Q39 2025 Amino Acids
The chemical structure of the amino acid Valine is monitored across different environments: {{Q_IMG1}} Choose the correct option depicting the structures of products A and B under pH = 2 and pH = 10 conditions respectively.
Valine pH equilibrium conversion layout for Q39
The flowchart maps the structural modifications of Valine when treated at strongly acidic (pH = 2) versus basic (pH = 10) conditions.
Valine pH equilibrium conversion layout for Q39
The flowchart maps the structural modifications of Valine when treated at strongly acidic (pH = 2) versus basic (pH = 10) conditions.
  • A. textA = textH_3textN^+text-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COOH text and textB = textH_2textN-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COO^-
  • B. textA = textH_2textN-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COO^- text and textB = textH_3textN^+text-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COOH
  • C. textA = textH_2textN-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COO^- text and textB = textH_3textN^+text-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COO^-
  • D. textA = textH_3textN^+text-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COO^- text and textB = textH_3textN^+text-CH(CH(CH_3text)_2text)-COOH

Solution

### Core Logic Amino acids exhibit amphoteric behavior due to the simultaneously present basic amino (-textNH_2) and acidic carboxyl (-textCOOH) functional groups: 1. **At pH = 2 (Highly Acidic Medium)**: The abundant concentration of hydronium ions (H^+) protonates the carboxylate ion back into its non-ionized acid state (-textCOO^- rightarrow -textCOOH), while the amine group remains securely protonated as an ammonium ion (-textNH_3^+). Hence, product **A** exists purely as a **cation**. 2. **At pH = 10 (Highly Basic Medium)**: The high concentration of hydroxide ions (OH^-) abstracts protons from the system, deprotonating the carboxyl group into a carboxylate anion (-textCOO^-) and neutralizing the ammonium group back into a free amine fraction (-textNH_2). Hence, product **B** exists purely as an **anion**.
Protonation state structures of Valine across the pH spectrum
The flowchart maps the structural modifications of Valine when treated at strongly acidic (pH = 2) versus basic (pH = 10) conditions.
### Pattern Recognition Acidic environments (low pH) force positive overall charges onto amino structures (cation form). Basic environments (high pH) drive a net negative structure (anion form). This simple rule makes picking Option (1) immediate. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Biomolecules
Q29 2025 Amino Acids and Proteins
Identify the essential amino acids from below: (A) Valine (B) Proline (C) Lysine (D) Threonine (E) Tyrosine Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. (A), (C) and (D) only
  • B. (A), (C) and (E) only
  • C. (B), (C) and (E) only
  • D. (C), (D) and (E) only

Solution

### Core Logic Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from diet. From the given choices: * Valine (Essential) * Proline (Non-essential) * Lysine (Essential) * Threonine (Essential) * Tyrosine (Non-essential) Hence, (A), (C), and (D) are the essential amino acids. ### Pattern Recognition Mnemonic for essential amino acids: TV TILL PM MALL (Threonine, Valine, Tryptophan, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Arginine, Histidine). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Biomolecules
Q45 2025 Reactions of Glucose and Starch
Given below are two statements : Statement I : D-glucose pentaacetate reacts with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine. Statement II : Starch, on heating with concentrated sulfuric acid at 100^circmathrmC and 2-3 atmosphere pressure produces glucose. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A. textBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
  • B. textStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
  • C. textStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • D. textBoth Statement I and Statement II are true.

Solution

### Core Logic Statement I is false because glucose pentaacetate fixes the cyclic hemiacetal system structure securely into an unreactive ester configuration. As a result, it cannot revert to an open-chain form containing a free aldehyde group, meaning it does not react with carbonyl reagents like 2,4-DNP. Statement II is true because starch, a polysaccharide composed of glucose monomer blocks, undergoes acid-catalyzed hydrolysis to yield glucose when heated under pressure. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Pentacetate reactivity vs polysaccharide hydrolysis. Shortcut: Acetylation locks the cyclic structure of glucose, preventing reactions that require an open-chain carbonyl group (like 2,4-DNP). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Biomolecules

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