question_answer 64)

  Under what conditions glucose is converted to gluconic and saccharic acid ?

Answer:

                  On oxidation with mild oxidising agents such as  glucose is converted into gluconic acid (for structure refer to  to Q. 14.9, page 14/60) and on oxidation with strong oxidising agents such as cone.  glucose is oxidised to saccharic acid (for structure, refer to  to Q. 14.9, page 14/60)