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how do u explain the presence of 5 -OH group in glucose molecule

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Answered by bummmmm
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Explanation:

When glucose reacts with acetic anhydride to give penta ester we conclude that it has 5 hydroxil groups. In othet words, 5 hydroxil group is confirmed by the acetylation of glucose with acetic acid which gives glucose pentaacetate.

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