Question

A polysaccharide 'X' on boiling with dil H₂SO₄ at 393 K under 2-3 atm pressure yields 'Y'. 

'Y' on treatment with bromine water gives gluconic acid. 'X' contains ß-glycosidic linkages only. Compound 'X' is : 

(A) starch 

(B) cellulose 

(C) amylose 

(D) amylopectin

Answer 1

Correct option is (B) cellulose

Cellulose contains ß – glycosidic linkages only