MHT CET20244 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which from following statements is CORRECT about saccharic acid?
Options
- AIt contains two carboxyl and four hydroxyl groups.
- BIt contains one carboxyl group and five hydroxyl groups.
- CIt contains two carboxyl groups and five hydroxyl groups.
- DIt contains three carboxyl and two hydroxyl groups.
Correct answer
A. It contains two carboxyl and four hydroxyl groups.
Step-by-step solution
Hence, it contains two carboxyl and four hydroxyl groups.