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Q. Assertion : Oxidation of glucose by $Br_2$-water gives saccharic acid.
Reason : $Br_2$-water oxidises —CHO and —OH group.

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Solution:

Oxidation of glucose by Br2-water gives gluconic acid. Br2-water oxidises only —CHO group not —OH group.