Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
What is the product when glucose reacts with bromine water?
A
Gluconic acid
B
Glyceraldehyde
C
Saccharic acid
D
Oxime
Answer
Gluconic acid
Explanation
Solution
When glucose is treated with bromine water, it undergoes mild oxidation at the aldehyde group to form gluconic acid. This reaction is commonly used as a qualitative test to identify glucose, as bromine water selectively oxidizes the aldehyde group.