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ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsJEE Main

Glycerol on oxidation with concentrated mainly yields

Answer: (D)

Solution

Concentrated nitric acid is a strong enough oxidant to oxidise both primary groups of glycerol to groups, giving tartronic acid, while partially

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