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Which of the following can we use to detect the presence of a primary alcohol in glucose ?

Option: 1

Reaction with PCl_5


Option: 2

Reaction with acid anhydride in presence of  ZnCl_2


Option: 3

Reaction with nitric acid


Option: 4

Reaction with NaBH_4


Answers (1)

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As we have learnt,

Glucose on reaction with strong oxidising agents forms Saccharic acid. 

This reaction confirms the presence of a Primary hydroxyl group present in the molecule.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (3)

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Ritika Kankaria

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