Q23 / 90 · JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online) · Chemistry

The incorrect statement among the following is

Correct answer
A
$α - D -$ glucose and $β - D -$ glucose are enantiomers.
B
the penta acetate of glucose does not react with hydroxyl amine.
C
$α - D -$ glucose and $β - D -$ glucose are anomers.
D
cellulose is a straight chain polysaccharide made up of only $β - D -$ glucose units.

Solution

α - D -

Glucose and

β - D -

glucose are anomer not enantiomer.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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