Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Glucose gets oxidised to gluconic acid on reaction with mild oxidising agent like bromine water. Glucose contains a keto group.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false.
Explanation
Solution
Glucose on mild oxidation gives six carbon carboxylic acid (gluconic acid) which indicates it contains aldehydic group.