Which of the Following Reagents Will Oxidize an Aldose to an Aldaric

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents will oxidize an aldose to an aldaric acid?

• A) HNO₃
• B) Br₂, H₂O
• C) NaBH₄
• D) PCC
• E) Tollens' reagent

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