The optical rotation of the α- form of a pyranose is +150.7∘, that of the β-form 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:
A
28%
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B
32%
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C
68%
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D
72%
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Solution
The correct option is A 28% If we assume the percentage concentration of α−form to be x, we know the β−form will be 100−x % in solution.
From there, we can write