Oxidation of fructose with nitric acid g

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Oxidation of fructose with nitric acid gives

Options:

Tartaric acid

Glycollic acid

Trihydroxyglutaric acid

all of the above

Correct Answer:

all of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. all of the above.

On oxidation with nitric acid, fructose gives a mixture of acids, namely trihydroxyglutaric acid, tartaric acid, and glycollic acid.