ChemistryJEE Main 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q19·MCQ·Easy–moderate

Biomolecules · Anomers of glucose

Identify the correct statements

(A)Glucose exists in two anomeric forms.
(B)Anomers of glucose differ in configuration at C-1 in cyclic hemiacetal structure.
(C)Melting point of $\alpha$ -anomer of glucose is greater than $\beta$ -anomer.
(D)Specific rotation of $\alpha$ -anomer is $+19^\circ$ while for $\beta$ -anomer is $+112^\circ$
(E) $\alpha$ and $\beta$ -anomers of glucose are prepared by crystallization of saturated glucose solution at 303 K and 371 K respectively.

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