MHT CET202120 Sep 2021Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Glucose and gluconic acid on oxidation with dilute nitric acid forms saccharic acid. This reaction confirms that glucose contains
Options
- Afour primary alcoholic groups
- Btwo primary alcoholic groups
- Cone primary alcoholic groups
- Dfive hydroxyl groups
Correct answer
C. one primary alcoholic groups
Step-by-step solution
Only one - CH ₂- OH convert into - COOH , confirm presence of one primary alcoholic.