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Glucose is oxidised by nitric acid and produce:

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sorbitol
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saccharic acid
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furfural
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glucuronic acid
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Solution

The correct option is B saccharic acid
Glucose is oxidized by nitric acid and produce saccharic acid.
Saccharic acid:- Saccharic acid, also called glucaric acid, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H10O8. It is derived by oxidizing a sugar such as glucose with nitric acid.

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