When determining the precise stereochemical relationship between naturally occurring -D-(+)-glucose and -D-(+)-glucose, which of the following terms correctly classifies them?

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When determining the precise stereochemical relationship between naturally occurring $\alpha$ -D-(+)-glucose and $\beta$ -D-(+)-glucose, which of the following terms correctly classifies them?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. -D-glucose and -D-glucose are diastereomers that differ in stereochemistry exclusively at the hemiacetal anomeric carbon (C1). Therefore, they are specifically classified as anomers, which is a highly specific sub-category of epimers.

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