Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life - Result Question 23

24. Two forms of D-glucopyranose, are called

(2005,1 M)

(a) enantiomers

(b) anomers

(c) epimers

(d) diastereomers

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 24. (b)

Solution:

  1. " $\alpha$ " and " $\beta$ " cyclic hemiacetals of $D$-glucose having difference in configuration at $C-1$ only are called anomers.