JEE Main 2022 — Biomolecules Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
Question
When sugar 'X' is boiled with dilute H2SO4 in alcoholic solution, two isomers 'A' and 'B' are formed. 'A' on oxidation with HNO3 yields saccharic acid where as 'B' is laevorotatory. The compound 'X' is :
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Correct answer
BSucrose
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