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.