Question

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

• A. All monosaccharides are reducing sugars.
• B. Lactose is commonly known as milk sugar.
• C. Glucose pentaacetate does not react with hydroxylamine.
• D. Glucose does not give 2,4-DNP test.
• E. Glucose on oxidation with bromine water, gives saccharic acid.

Hint:

Glucose + bromine water gives gluconic acid. Glucose + strong oxidising agent like \(HNO_3\) gives saccharic acid.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)