The $\beta$ and $\alpha$ glucose have different specific rotations. When either is dissolved in water,their rotation changes until the same fixed value results. This is called:

  • A
    epimerisation
  • B
    racemisation
  • C
    anomerisation
  • D
    mutarotation

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