Question:
Under what conditions glucose is converted to gluconic and saccharic acid?
Solution:
Glucose is converted to gluconic acid which is a six-carbon carboxylic acid, on treatment with a mild oxidizing agent like Br2 water. Glucose is converted to saccharic acid, which is a dicarboxylic acid, on treatment with nitric acid.
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