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The optical rotation of the αform of a pyramose is +150.7, that of the βform is +52.8. In solution an equilibrium mixture of these anomers has an optical rotation of +80.2. The percentage of the α form in equilibrium mixture is:

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28%
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32%
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68%
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72%
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Solution

The correct option is A 28%
α from =+150.70, β from =+52.80
at equilibrium optical rotation =+80.2
let, at equilibrium α-from exist =x
at equilibrium β-from exist =(100x)
Therefore, 150.7x+(100x)×52.8100=80.2
150.7x+528052.8x=8020
99.9x=2740
x=27.4228%

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