Question

Glucose on oxidation with bromine water yields gluconic acid. This reaction confirms presence of :

• A. six carbon atoms linked in straight chain
• B. secondary alcoholic group in glucose
• C. aldehyde group in glucose
• D. primary alcoholic group in glucose

Answer 1

The correct option is C aldehyde group in glucose

Glucose on oxidation with bromine water yields gluconic acid. This reaction confirms presence

of aldehyde group. Because for formation of gluconic acid free aldehyde group must be present.