Biomolecules Question 97
Question: When glucose reacts with bromine water, the main product is
[Pb. CET 2003; BHU 2004]
Options:
A) Acetic acid
B) Saccharic acid
C) Glyceraldyhyde
D) Gluconic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Glucose on reaction with bromine water followed by oxidation gives gluconic acid $ \underset{Glucose}{\mathop{C_6H _{12}O_6}}+(O)\xrightarrow{Br_2/H_2O}\underset{\text{Gluconic acid}}{\mathop{CH_2OH{{(CHOH)}_4}COOH}} $
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