Chapter 24, Problem 24.13P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentages of $\alpha \text{-}$ and $\beta \text{-D-}$ glucopyranose present at equilibrium is to be calculated. The corresponding values are to be compared with the given data.

Concept introduction:

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also known as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. A chiral molecule is an optically active molecule. The observed optical rotation of a compound is given by the expression as shown below.

$\alpha =\left[\alpha \right]cl$