Which of the following indicates the presence of 5 –OH grou…

Chemistry Biomolecules Carbohydrates Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following indicates the presence of 5 –OH groups in glucose

Penta-acetyl derivative of glucose

Cyanohydrin formation of glucose

Reaction with Fehling's solution

Reaction with Tollen's reagent

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Glucose when reacts with acetic anhydride forms pentaacetate derivative which indicates the presence of 5-OH groups in glucose.

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