The specific rotation of equilibrium mixture of $\alpha - D-$ glucose and $\beta - D-$ glucose, is ....... $^o$
A$ + {19}$
B$ + {112}$
C$ + {52}$
D$ + {100}$
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C$ + {52}$
c Each of these two forms can be synthesized and isolated as pure compounds.
$(1)$.The alpha $(\alpha)$ anomer of $D$-glucose has a specific rotation of $+112$ degrees in water.
$(2)$.The beta ( $\beta$ ) anomer of $D$-glucose has a specific rotation of $+19$ degrees. $(18.7$ actually, but rounding up to $19)$.
And when either anomer is dissolved in water, the value of the specific rotation changes over time eventually reaching the same value of $+52^{\circ}$.
The specific rotation of $\alpha$-D-glucopyranose decreases from $+112^{\circ}$ to
$+52^{\circ}$.
The specific rotation of $\beta$-D-glucopyranose increases from $+19^{\circ}$ to
$+52^{\circ}$.This behaviour is called mutarotation
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