Biomolecules Ques 14
14. The $\alpha-D$ glucose and $\beta-D$ glucose differ from each other due to difference in carbon atom with respect to its
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(a) Conformation
(b) Configuration
(c) Number of $OH$ groups
(d) Size of hemiacetal ring
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14.(b)
Solution:
(b) $\alpha$-D glucose and $\beta$- D glucose are the isomers which differ in the orientation (configuration) of H and OH groups around $C_1$ atom.
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