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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