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STANDARD Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
On oxidation with a mild oxidising agent like Br₂/H₂O, the glucose is oxidised to
A
saccharic acid
B
glucaric acid
C
gluconic acid
D
valeric acid
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Glucose is oxidized to gluconic acid when treated with a mild oxidizing agent like Br₂/H₂O, which selectively oxidizes the aldehyde group to a carboxylic acid.
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