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Among the following statements about the molecules X and Y, which is incorrect?

ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A X and Y are diastereomers
  • B X and Y are enantiomers
  • C X and Y are both aldohexoses
  • D X is a D-sugar and Y is an L-sugar
Solution:
1835 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: X and Y are enantiomers
They are mirror images of each other hence, are enantiomers. They are aldohexoses too (aldehyde group + six carbon).

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