The spontaneous change in the specific optical rotation of an aqueous solution of fresh -D-glucose until it reaches a constant equilibrium value of is termed as:

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The spontaneous change in the specific optical rotation of an aqueous solution of fresh $\alpha$ -D-glucose until it reaches a constant equilibrium value of $+52.7^\circ$ is termed as:

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Mutarotation is the phenomenon where the specific rotation of an anomer dynamically changes in an aqueous solution due to reversible ring-opening, establishing an equilibrium mixture of and anomers.

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