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  4. The beta and alpha glucose have different specific rotations. When either is dissolved in water, their rotation changes until the same fixed value results. This is called

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Q. The beta and alpha glucose have different specific rotations. When either is dissolved in water, their rotation changes until the same fixed value results. This is called

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The $\beta$ and $\alpha$-glucose have different rotations. When either is dissolved in water, their rotation changes until the same fixed values results. This is called mutarotation.
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