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MHT CET202311 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual

Identify the reagent that confirms the presence of five - OH groups in glucose.

Options

  1. ANH ₂ OH
  2. BHCN
  3. Cdil. HNO ₃
  4. DAcetic anhydride

Correct answer

C. dil. HNO ₃

Step-by-step solution

Glucose reacts with acetic anhydride to form glucose pentaacetate. This confirms the presence of five hydroxyl groups in glucose.

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