AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Oxidation Reactions MCQ Question
The reaction of glyceraldehyde with Br₂/H₂O.
The reagents, Br₂/H₂O acts as an oxidizing agent in case of glucose and they specifically convert aldehydes to carboxylic acids.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option C is correct because the reaction of glyceraldehyde with Br₂/H₂O leads to the formation of a carboxylic acid, specifically glyceric acid, through the oxidation of the aldehyde group. Br₂/H₂O acts as an oxidizing agent, facilitating the conversion of the aldehyde (-CHO) to a carboxylic acid (-COOH) by adding an oxygen atom and removing two hydrogen atoms.
Option A is misleading as it implies that glucose is the only substrate affected by Br₂/H₂O, while the question specifically addresses glyceraldehyde. Since options B and D are not provided, they cannot be evaluated for correctness.
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