Glucose and gluconic acid on oxidation with dilute nitric acid $(HNO_3)$ form saccharic acid. This reaction confirms that glucose contains:

  • A
    four primary alcoholic groups
  • B
    two primary alcoholic groups
  • C
    one primary alcoholic group
  • D
    five hydroxyl groups

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