c $Br _2 / H _2 O$ being a mild oxidising agent can only oxidise aldose to carboxylic acids but cannot oxidise ketose.As glucose contains aldehyde group it gets oxidised and converted into a carboxylic acid and is differentiate from fructose which has ketone group.
Download our app
and get started for free
Experience the future of education. Simply download our apps or reach out to us for more information. Let's shape the future of learning together!No signup needed.*
A polysaccharide ' $X$ ' on boiling with dil $H _{2} SO _{4}$ at $393 \,K$ under $2-3 \,atm$ pressure yields ' $Y$ '. ' $Y$ ' on treatment with bromine water gives gluconic acid. ' $X$ ' contains $\beta$-glycosidic linkages only. Compound ' $X$ ' is ..... .