Which of the following statements is false about α-D-glucose?
(a) it has a pyranose ring.
(b) it is a hemiacetal.
(c) it shows mutarotation.
(d) it is the purest form of table sugar.

1 Answer

Answer :

it is the purest form of table sugar.

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