NEST2012ChemistryBiomolecules
A mixture of two isomeric pentoses on reaction with hydroxylamine gives 5 millimoles of a mixture of oximes. The same mixture of pentoses on treatment with bromine water produces a mixture with one of the pentoses unchanged (0.45 ~g ) . The other product reacts with NaHCO ₃ . The mixture of the pentoses consists of
Options
- A0.45 g aldose and 0.45 g ketose.
- B0.3 g aldose and 0.45 g ketose.
- C0.45 g ketose and 0.40 g aldose.
- D0.45 g aldose and 0.25 g ketose.
Correct answer
B. 0.3 g aldose and 0.45 g ketose.
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