5. Chirality
Enantiomeric Excess
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
The α- and β-anomer of D-galactose can interconvert via mutarotation.
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When the anomers are separately dissolved in water, their individual specific rotation, [α], gradually changes until it reaches +80.2°. Why does this happen?
The α- and β-anomer of D-galactose can interconvert via mutarotation.
When the anomers are separately dissolved in water, their individual specific rotation, [α], gradually changes until it reaches +80.2°. Why does this happen?