Which of the following statements is false about the given structures?

  • A
    These are the two isomers of glyceraldehyde.
  • B
    Both contain one stereogenic centre.
  • C
    Both exist in two enantiomeric forms.
  • D
    $I \to (-)$-glyceraldehyde is said to have $L$-configuration; $II \to (+)$-glyceraldehyde is said to have $D$-configuration.

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