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).