MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

What is the value of specific rotation exhibited by glucose molecule?

(A)+52.7Correct
(B)-92.4
(C)+66.5
(D)+40.3

Answer: (A)

Solution

Ordinary (D-)glucose in solution exists as an equilibrium mixture of the form () and form () which interconvert through the open chain (mutarotation), and the equilibrium mixture shows the specific

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