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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following statements is false about α-D-glucose?
Options
A it has a pyranose ring.
B it is a hemiacetal.
C it shows mutarotation.
D it is the purest form of table sugar.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Table sugar is sucrose, not α-D-glucose. α-D-Glucose is a pyranose form, a hemiacetal, and shows mutarotation.

Hint

What is table sugar?

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