Q9 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (04 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which from following compounds is used to prepare adipic acid using enzymes in green technology developed by Drath and Frost?

  • A
    Ribose
  • Correct answer
    B
    Glucose
  • C
    Ribulose
  • D
    Benzene

Solution

In green technology developed by Drath and Frost, adipic acid is enzymatically synthesised from glucose rather than benzene which is carcinogenic.

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

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