Q2 / 180 · KCET 2018 · Chemistry

The two forms of D-Glucopyranose are called

A
Diastereomers
Correct answer
B
Anomers
C
Epimers
D
Enantiomers

Solution

The two forms of D-glucopyranose and called anomers as they differ in their configuration at \( C-1 \) atom only

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

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