Biomolecules Question 100

Question: The two forms of D-glucopyranose obtained from the solution of D-glucose are called

[IIT JEE Screening 2005]

Options:

A) Isomer

B) Anomer

C) Epimer

D) Enantiomer

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Two form of D-Glucopyranose are a-D(+)-Glucopyranose and b-D(+)­-Glucopyranose. These are anomers (a pair of stereoisomers which differ in configuration only around $ C_1 $ are called anomers).