Glucose on oxidation with nitric acid yields

Glucose on oxidation with nitric acid yields
  1. Saccharic acid
  2. Gluconic acid
  3. Oxalic acid
  4. Sorbitol

Solution

Glucose is oxidized by nitric acid and produce saccharic acid. Saccharic acid:- Saccharic acid, also called glucaric acid, is a chemical compound with the formula $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_{8}$. It is derived by oxidizing a sugar such as glucose with nitric acid.
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