Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
How many moles of glucose (C6H12O6) are required to completely oxidize to form 1 mole of saccharic acid (C6H10O8) via the reaction described?
A
1 mole
B
2 moles
C
3 moles
D
0.5 moles
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, 1 mole of glucose upon oxidation yields 1 mole of saccharic acid. This is because both glucose and saccharic acid have the same number of carbon atoms, indicating a 1:1 mole ratio in the reaction.
Found an issue with this question?