Glucose and its properties

Glucose: Structure, Properties & Reactions — Readable Version

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a primary energy molecule. Below are clearly visible reaction boxes — they will be dark, bold, and readable on mobile.

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3. Chemical Properties of Glucose

1. Oxidation Reactions

Mild oxidation (Br₂ / H₂O): Glucose → Gluconic acid Strong oxidation (HNO₃): Glucose → Saccharic acid

2. Reduction

Glucose + NaBH₄ → Sorbitol (a sugar alcohol)

3. Acetylation

Glucose + Acetic Anhydride → Glucose penta-acetate

4. Osazone Formation

Glucose + 3 Phenyhydrazine → Glucosazone (yellow crystals)

5. Reaction with HI

Glucose (prolonged HI) → n-Hexane

More — Quick Facts

Storage: Glycogen in animals; starch in plants.
Normal fasting blood sugar: 70–110 mg/dL.

Table Example

Property	Value
Molecular mass	180 g·mol⁻¹
Appearance	White crystalline solid