The anomeric carbon in D(+) glucose is

Chemistry Biomolecules General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

C – 1 carbon

C – 2 carbon

C – 5 carbon

C – 6 carbon

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D-glucose exists in two optically active forms known as -glucose and glucose. The two isomers are inter convertible in aqueous solutions.

Carbon – 1 in both configurations I and II is called an anomeric carbon atom.

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