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A sugar ‘X’ dehydrates very slowly under acidic conditions to give furfural which on further reaction with resorcinol gives the coloured product after some time. Sugar ‘X’ is
A sugar ‘X’ dehydrates very slowly under acidic conditions to give furfural which on further reaction with resorcinol gives the coloured product after some time. Sugar ‘X’ is
Updated On: Sep 17, 2024
- Aldopentose
- Aldotetrose
- Oxalic acid
- Ketotetrose
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct answer is (A):
This is based on Seliwamoff’s test, which is used to distinguish between aldoses and Kotoses. Ketoses give this test more rapidly than aldoses because they are more rapidly dehydrated than aldoses.
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Biomolecules
Biomolecules are the most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. These non-living molecules are the actual foot-soldiers of the battle of sustenance of life.
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