The incorrect statement regarding the given structure is
(A)Can be oxidized to a dicarboxylic acid with Br2 water✓ Correct
(B)despite the presence of - CHO does not give Schiff's test
(C)has 4-asymmetric carbon atom
(D)will coexist in equilibrium with 2 other cyclic structure
Answer: (A)
Solution
For this aldose, Br2/water oxidises only the –CHO to –COOH, giving a monocarboxylic (aldonic) acid, not a dicarboxylic acid. So statement (1) is the incorrect one. Option (1).
JEE Main · 2024 · 08 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Single correct option