The optical rotation of the $\alpha$-form of a pyranose is $+150.7^{\circ}$,that of the $\beta$-form is $+52.8^{\circ}$. In solution,an equilibrium mixture of these anomers has an optical rotation of $+80.2^{\circ}$. The percentage of the $\alpha$-form in the equilibrium mixture is $....... \%$.

  • A
    $28$
  • B
    $32$
  • C
    $68$
  • D
    $72$

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