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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Identify the reagent that confirms the presence of five \(-\mathrm{OH}\) groups in glucose.

  1. A \(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{HCN}\)
  3. C dil. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\)
  4. D Acetic anhydride
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(C) dil. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\)

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Glucose reacts with acetic anhydride to form glucose pentaacetate. This confirms the presence of five hydroxyl groups in glucose.