The Equilibrium Rotation of an Aqueous Solution Of $\alpha$ - And $\beta$

question 43

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium rotation of an aqueous solution of $\alpha$ - and $\beta$ -D-glucose is +50°, and the rotations of the pure $\alpha$ and $\beta$ forms are +102° and +24°, respectively. Assuming no other forms are present, the percent $\alpha$ form at equilibrium is:

• A) 66.7%
• B) 50.0%
• C) 22.5%
• D) 33.3%
• E) 24.0%

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