Cellulose upon acetylation with excess acetic anhydride / H 2 SO 4 (catalytic) gives cellulose triacetate whose structure is

Question

Cellulose upon acetylation with excess acetic anhydride / H 2 SO 4 (catalytic) gives cellulose triacetate whose structure is (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As in cellulose β 1-4 glycosidic linkage is present.

Q. Cellulose upon acetylation with excess acetic anhydride $/ H_{2} S O_{4}$ (catalytic) gives cellulose triacetate whose structure is