5. Chirality
Enantiomeric Excess
Problem 27a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThe α- and β-anomers of glucose are shown here. In solution, these two epimers can interconvert through a process called mutarotation. Assessments 27.68–27.73 refer to mutarotation. (•) Given that α-d-glucose has a specific rotation of + 112.2° , why is the specific rotation of β-d-glucose not -112.2°? What molecule would have a specific rotation of -112.2°?
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