Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
When glucose is oxidized with nitric acid, it yields a dicarboxylic acid known as saccharic acid. Given that 1 mole of glucose (C6H12O6) is oxidized, how many moles of saccharic acid are produced?
A
1 mole
B
2 moles
C
3 moles
D
0.5 moles
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the oxidation reaction provided in the NCERT context, 1 mole of glucose is oxidized to form 1 mole of saccharic acid, indicating a 1:1 molar ratio.
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