The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
What happens when D-glucose is treated with the followingreagents?
(i) HI (ii) Brominewater (iii) HNO3
(i) WhenD-glucose is heated with HI for a long time, n-hexane is formed.
(ii) WhenD-glucose is treated with Br2 water, D-gluconic acid is produced.
(iii) Onbeing treated with HNO3, D-glucose get oxidised to give saccharic acid.