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What is the name of the crystalline forms of glucose with melting points at 419 K and 423 K, respectively?

Options

  1. AAlpha and beta forms
  2. BAnomers
  3. CGlucopyranose and glucofuranose
  4. DAldohexose and ketohexose

Correct answer

A. Alpha and beta forms

Step-by-step solution

The two crystalline forms of glucose are named alpha (α) and beta (β) forms based on their different melting points.

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