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The two forms of D-glucopyranose obtaine...

The two forms of `D-glucopyranose obtained from solution of D-glucose are known as:

A

Isomer

B

Anomer

C

Epimer

D

Enantiomer

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The correct Answer is:
B
Anomer differs in the configuration at the acetal or hemiketal `C` atom of sugar in its cylic form.
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