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The anomeric carbon in D(+) glucose is 

A) C-1 carbon

B) C-2 carbon 

C) C-5 carbon

D) C-6 carbon

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

D-glucose exists in two optically active forms known as \[\alpha \]-D-glucose and \[\beta \]-D-glucose. The two isomers are interconvertible in aqueous solution. Carbon-1 in both configurations I and II is called an anomeric carbon atom.