Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
If 0.5 moles of glucose (C6H12O6) are completely oxidized by nitric acid, how many moles of saccharic acid are produced?
A
0.5 moles
B
0 moles
C
5 moles
D
0 moles
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
From the NCERT context, oxidation of glucose by nitric acid yields saccharic acid with a 1:1 molar ratio. Thus, 0.5 moles of glucose produce 0.5 moles of saccharic acid.
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