The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates $(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11})$ is an example of

  • A
    Sulphonation
  • B
    Dehydration
  • C
    Oxidation
  • D
    Reduction

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$A$. Glucose exists in two anomeric forms.
$B$. Anomers of glucose differ in configuration at $C-1$ in cyclic hemiacetal structure.
$C$. Melting point of $\alpha$-anomer of glucose is greater than $\beta$-anomer.
$D$. Specific rotation of $\alpha$-anomer is $+19^\circ$ while for $\beta$-anomer is $+112^\circ$.
$E$. $\alpha$ and $\beta$-anomers of glucose are prepared by crystallization of saturated glucose solution at $303 \text{ K}$ and $371 \text{ K}$ respectively.

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