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(vii) Name the reagent which on reaction with glucose confirmsthe presence of five hydroxyl groups in glucose :(a) Hydroxyl amine(b) Bromine water(c) Dilute nitric acid(d) Acetic anhydride |
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Answer» Explanation: PRESENCE of five hydroxyl (-OH) groups: On acetylation with acetic anhydride, GLUCOSE gives a pentaacetate. This CONFIRMS that glucosecontains five -OH groups. |
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