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Chemistry Question on Polymers

Which one of the following represents the correct structure of cellulose?

A

Branched, α(1,4)α(1, 4) and β(1,6)β(1, 6) - glucose

B

Unbranched, α(1,6)α (1, 6) - glucose

C

Branched, α(1,4)α (1, 4) - glucose

D

Unbranched, β(1,4)β(1, 4) - glucose

Answer

Unbranched, β(1,4)β(1, 4) - glucose

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): Unbranched, β(1,4)β(1, 4) - glucose.