α-D-glucose and β-D-glucose interconvert in aqueous solution at pH 7 (mutarotation). Which best desc — Biochemistry Chemistry Question
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α-D-glucose and β-D-glucose interconvert in aqueous solution at pH 7 (mutarotation). Which best describes the intermediate in this isomerization?
A.
A planar oxacyclohexane
B.✓ Correct
An acyclic aldohexose
C.
A disaccharide
D.
An achiral glycoside
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