KCET2013ChemistryBiomolecules
Glucose when reduced with HI and red phosphorus gives
Options
- An -hexane
- Bn -heptane
- Cn -pentane
- Dn-octane
Correct answer
A. n -hexane
Step-by-step solution
Glucose on complete reduction with HI and red P finally gives n -hexane. This indicates that it contains a straight chain of six carbon atoms.