Question

With the help of chemical equation prove that Glucose molecule possess five_ OH group

Answer 1

Reaction with acetic anhydride (CH3CO)2O(CHX3CO)X2O

Glucose gives a penta ester with acetic anhydride, revealing that it has 5 hydroxyl groups.

so you can prove by this test

Answer 2

Answer:

Reaction with acetic anhydride (CH3CO)2O(CHX3CO)X2O

Glucose gives a penta ester with acetic anhydride, revealing that it has 5 hydroxyl groups.

Explanation: