Question

The aqueous solution of D-glucose contains two forms of D-glucopyranose, which are :

• A. Tautomers
• B. Anomers
• C. Epimers
• D. Enantiomers

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\alpha$ -D(+)-Glucopyranose and $\beta$ -D(+)-glucopyranose are anomers (a pair of stereoisomers which differ in configuration only around first carbon atom).