Question

$\alpha$-D-(+)-glucose and $\beta$-D-(+)-glucose are:

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

Hint:

α-D-(+)-glucose and β-D-(+)-glucose differ in the configuration at the anomeric carbon, making them anomers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

$\alpha$-D-(+)-glucose and $\beta$-D-(+)-glucose differ at the configuration around the first carbon atom (anomeric carbon). This makes them anomers, a subtype of stereoisomers.