MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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In the green technology developed by Draths and Frost, adipic acid is synthesized using D-glucose as the starting material. The process involves the use of genetically engineered bacteria (E. coli) to convert glucose into cis,cis-muconic acid through a biocatalytic pathway. The cis,cis-muconic acid is subsequently hydrogenated under mild conditions to produce adipic acid. This method provides an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional synthesis of adipic acid, which relies on petroleum-based benzene and generates nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas) as a byproduct. Answer: Glucose