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Q. Reaction of glucose with acetic anhydride indicates the presence of

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Solution:

Acetylation of glucose with acetic anhydride gives glucose pentaacetate which confirms the presence of five $- OH$ groups. Since it exists as a stable compound, five $- OH$ groups should be attached to different carbon atoms.

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