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D and L are easily determined by looking at the hydroxy group that is farthest away from the aldehyde group. If it is on the right, it is the D enantiomer. If it is on the left, it is the L enantiomer. Each enantiomer will rotate plane polarized light in opposite directions. This can be determined using a polarimeter.

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the direction of rotation of plan-polarized light

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