Q39 / 150 · MHT CET 2011 · Chemistry

Glucose on reaction with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ water gives

  • A
    glucaric acid
  • Correct answer
    B
    gluconic acid
  • C
    saccharic acid
  • D
    citric acid

Solution

Glucose on oxidation with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ water gives gluconic acid. Figure

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

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