The number of carbon atoms present in the product B is .

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The number of carbon atoms present in the product B is  .

Canvas Classes · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Identify A

Glucose  Ethanol () + CO₂

So A = Ethanol ()

Step 2: Reaction of ethanol with NaOI (iodoform reaction)

Ethanol () reacts with NaOI (NaOH + I₂) — the iodoform reaction:

The iodoform reaction on ethanol:
1. Oxidation:  (acetaldehyde)
2. Iodination: 
3. Hydrolysis:

Products: CHI₃ (iodoform) + HCOONa (sodium formate)

B = HCOONa (sodium formate)

Number of carbon atoms in HCOONa = 1

Final Answer: 1

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