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When the α-form of glucose is dissolved in water and allowed to rest, what will be the percentage of β-form in this solution after some time?(a) 0(b) 36(c) 64(d) 100I had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I want to ask this question from Biomolecules Carbohydrates in chapter Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (c) 64

Explanation: When either α or β FORMS of glucose are dissolved in water and are allowed to stand, an EQUILIBRIUM MIXTURE of both forms is formed (36% α-form and 64% β-form). This is due to a spontaneous change in SPECIFIC rotation of an optically active COMPOUND with time to an equilibrium value. This phenomenon is called as mutarotation.



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