When Pure α-D-Glucopyranose Is Dissolved in Water, the Optical Rotation

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Essay

When pure α-D-glucopyranose is dissolved in water, the optical rotation of the resulting solution changes over a period of time. What is the name of this phenomenon and why does it occur?

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