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What is the essential difference between `alpha` - and - `beta` - forms of glucose ?

A

Isomers of D(+) glucose and L(-) glucose respectively

B

Diastereomers of glucose

C

These two forms of glucose known as anomers

D

Isomers which differ at C2 position

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These two forms of glucose known as anomers, differ in the relative positions of H atom and OH group around `C_(1)`. Carbon.
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