Single Choice

Glucose on oxidation with bromine water yields gluconic acid. This reaction confirms presence of :

Asix carbon atoms linked in straight chain
Bsecondary alcoholic group in glucose
Caldehyde group in glucose
Correct Answer
Dprimary alcoholic group in glucose

Solution


Glucose on oxidation with bromine water yields gluconic acid. This reaction confirms presence
of aldehyde group. Because for formation of gluconic acid free aldehyde group must be present.

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