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Question

When sucrose is heated with conc. $HNO_{3},$ the product formed is

A

Sucrose nitrate

B

Adipic acid

C

Oxalic acid

D

Citric acid

Answer

Oxalic acid

Explanation

Solution

Sucrose reacts with conc. $HNO _{3}$ to give oxalic acid.