Question
Compare α-D glucose with β-D glucose.
Solution
| α-D glucose | β-D glucose |
| 1.It is prepared by crystallization from cold aqueous solution. | 1.It is prepared by crystallisation from hot saturated aqueous solution. |
| 2.It melts at 419 K. | 2.It melts at 421 -423 K |
| 3. Specific rotation of freshly prepared aqueous solution is 113°. | 3.Specific roation of freshly prepared aqueous solution is 19°. |
