Question

Assertion : Oxidation of glucose by $B{r}_2$-water gives saccharic acid.
Reason : $B{r}_2$-water oxidises —CHO and —OH group.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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