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Which among the following reagents is used to obtain gluconic acid from glucose?

Options

  1. Adil. Nitric acid
  2. BAcetyl chloride
  3. CBromine water
  4. DAcetic anhydride

Correct answer

C. Bromine water

Step-by-step solution

When glucose is treated with bromine water, it undergoes oxidation, forming gluconic acid. (In this aldehydic group is oxidised to carboxylic acid).

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