Biomolecules Question 35
Question: When sucrose is heated with conc. $ HNO_3 $ the product is
[CPMT 1979]
Options:
A) Sucrose nitrate
B) Formic acid
C) Oxalic acid
D) Citric acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Sucrose $ \xrightarrow{conc\text{.}HNO_3} $ Oxalic acid.