Give reasons as the evidence in support of cyclic structure…

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Give reasons as the evidence in support of cyclic structure of glucose

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(i) Though glucose has aldehyde group, it does not give 2,4-DNP test

(ii) It does not form hydrogen sulphite addition product

(iii) The pentacetate of glucose does not react with hydroxyl amine.

Above facts indicate the absence of free –CHO group in glucose.

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