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Pure alpha-D-glucopyranose has specific rotation , the beta anomer and the equilibrium mixture . Ignoring the open-chain form, the mole percent of the alpha anomer at equilibrium is

  1. A36.4%
  2. B52.7%
  3. C47.3%
  4. D63.6%

Answer: A

Let the alpha fraction be : . Then , i.e. 36.4%. The 63.6% option is the beta fraction.
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