Question

Glucose reacts with $C{H}_{3}OH$, in presence of dry $HCl$ gas, to form:

• A. $\alpha$-methyl glucoside
• B. $\beta$-methyl glucoside
• C. both A and B
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both A and B

Glucose reacts with $C{H}_{3}OH$, in presence of dry $HCl$ gas, to form a mixture of $\alpha$-methyl glucoside and $\beta$-methyl glucoside, depending on the approach of the two constituent molecules.