Question:
Why does compound (A) give below not form an oxime?
Solution:
The given compound is glucose pentaacetate. Glucose contains a free –C=O group, and formation of oxime from glucose confirms the presence of a free carbonyl group.
The given compound does not have a free carbonyl group and thus does not form an oxime on reaction with hydroxylamine.
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