The optical rotation of the α form of pyranose is +150.70, that of the β form is +52.80. In solution an equilibrium mixture of these anomers has an optical rotation of +80.20. 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 A28% Let the fraction of α - form be x
therefore; ($+80.2^0) = x * (+150.7^0) + (1 - x)(52.8^o)$