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An optically active compound having molecular formula C6H12O6 is found in two isomeric forms. When isomers dissolved in water, they show the following equilibria

Such isomers are called :

 

Option: 1

Anomers


Option: 2

Enantiomers


Option: 3

Positional isomers


Option: 4

Geometrical isomers


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Such isomers [A] & [B] called anomers.

Anomers are cyclic monosaccharides differing from each other in the configuration of C-1 or C-2 carbon.

Anomers are the stereoisomers that differ in only the anomeric carbon, the carbon that bears the aldehyde or ketone functional group.

Option (1) is correct answer.

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