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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Which among the following reagents is used to obtain gluconic acid from glucose?

  1. A dil. Nitric acid
  2. B Acetyl chloride
  3. C Bromine water
  4. D Acetic anhydride
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(C) Bromine water

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When glucose is treated with bromine water, it undergoes oxidation, forming gluconic acid. (In this aldehydic group is oxidised to carboxylic acid).