When 1 mole of glucose is oxidized by periodic acid the products formed are:

4 moles of formic acid and 1 mole of formaldehyde

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5 moles of formic acid and 1 mole of formaldehyde

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3 moles of formic acid and 2 moles of formaldehyde

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2 moles of formic acid and 4 moles of formaldehyde

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The correct option is B 5 moles of formic acid and 1 mole of formaldehyde

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