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Which of the following statements is correct ?

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Gluconic acid is the monocarboxylic acid formed when the CHO group of glucose is oxidised by a mild oxidant (bromine water); strong HNO3 gives saccharic acid.
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • Gluconic acid can from cyclic (acteal/hemiacetal) structure
  • Gluconic acid is a partial oxidation product of glucose
  • Gluconic acid is obtained by oxidation of glucose with (HNO3)
  • Gluconic acid is a dicarboxylic acid.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Glucose + Br2/H2O gives gluconic acid, HOCH2(CHOH)4COOH, so only the aldehyde group is oxidised (partial oxidation). Statement (B) is correct.
Step 2: Statement (A) is wrong: gluconic acid has no free aldehyde/ketone group, so it cannot form a cyclic hemiacetal.
Step 3: Statement (C) is wrong: oxidation with HNO3 oxidises both the CHO and the terminal CH2OH, giving saccharic (glucaric) acid, not gluconic acid.
Step 4: Statement (D) is wrong: gluconic acid has only one -COOH group (monocarboxylic).
Answer: (B) Gluconic acid is a partial oxidation product of glucose
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