The two form of D-glucopyranose obtained from the solution of D-glucose are called
A
Isomer
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B
Anomer
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C
Epimer
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D
Enantiomer
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Solution
The correct option is B Anomer Two forms of D-glucopyranose are α−D−(+)-glucopyranose and β−D−(+)-glucopyranose. These
are anomers (a pair of stereoisomers ) which differ in configuration
only around first carbon atom are called anomers.