Question

The two forms of D-glucopyranose obtained from solution of D-glucose are known as

• A. anomers
• B. epimers
• C. enantiomers
• D. geometrical isomers

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The $D$-glucose exists as $\alpha -D(+)$-glucose and $\beta -D(+)$-glucose which differ only at $C_1$ position of $OH$ group and called anomers.