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A freshly-prepared aqueous solution of α-D-glucose, has a specific rotation

A fresh solution of β-D-glucose, on the other hand, has a rotation value of +18.7°

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#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

Hydrogen bonds are generally stronger than ordinary dipole-dipole and dispersion forces, but weaker than true covalent and ionic bonds.
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#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

Two Requirements for Hydrogen Bonding:
First molecules has hydrogen attached to a highly electronegative atom (N, O, F) called as (hydrogen bond donor)
Second molecule has a lone pair of electrons on a small highly electronegative atom (N, O, F) called as (hydrogen bond acceptor)
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#Id: 8275

#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

Since the hydrogen donor (N, O, or F) is strongly electronegative, it pulls the covalently bonded electron pair closer to its nucleus, and away from the hydrogen atom.

The hydrogen atom is then left with a partial positive charge, creating a dipole-dipole attraction between the hydrogen atom bonded to the donor and the lone electron pair of the acceptor. This results in a hydrogen bond.
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#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

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#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

For maximum stability, the donor pair (AH) and the acceptor (B) are usually colinear (that is, i., AHB = 180°), but deviations of up to 30° are known.
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#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules

Plot of density versus temperature for liquid water.
The maximum density of water is reached at 4°C.
The density of ice at 0°C is 0.9167 g cm-3•