The products obtained when D-glucose is oxidised using Tollens' reagent and conc. $H N O_{3}$ respectively are:

Gluconic acid and saccharic acid

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Glucaric acid and saccharic acid

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Saccharic acid and glucaric acid

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Gluconic acid and no reaction

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Solution

The correct option is A Gluconic acid and saccharic acid

Gluconic acid on further treatment with $H N O_{3}$ produces saccharic acid (or glucaric acid).

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