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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.

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