Skip to content
New summer mock series is live Attempt timed papers for SSC, banking, and engineering entrances with updated syllabi for this season. View exams

Practice question

Question

Which of the following sugar acids results from oxidation of both terminal groups?

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Explanation

Aldaric acid correctly describes the effect or change asked about in this question. In Carbohydrates, understanding cause-and-effect relationships is essential for predicting biological outcomes. Aldaric acid occurs because of specific molecular interactions, thermodynamic principles, or regulatory mechanisms that govern this biological process. The other options (Aldonic acid, Uronic acid, and Lactonic acid) describe either opposite effects, effects that occur under different conditions, or changes associated with unrelated processes.