Question

Q. 26 Describe the action of following reagents on
Glucose
a) Hydroxylamine b) Bromine water
c) dil HNO​

Answer 1

Answer:

Action of bromine water on glucose

Explanation:

Action of bromine water on glucose: The oxidation of glucose with bromine water (which is a mild oxidizing agent) forms gluconic acid. This indicates presence of aldehyde group. b. ... HNO3 on glucose: The oxidation of glucose with dilute nitric acid gives saccharic acid (a dicarboxylic acid)