Glucose on reaction with $\mathrm{B}{\mathrm{r}}_2$ water gives

• A

  Glucaric acid
• Correct answer
  B

  Gluconic acid
• C

  Saccharic acid
• D

  Citric acid

Solution

Glucose on oxidation with $\mathrm{B}{\mathrm{r}}_2$ water gives gluconic acid.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.