Mucic acid test – Principle, Procedure, Result, Uses
Mucic acid test is a biochemical test used to detect galactose and galactose containing carbohydrates such as lactose. It is also known as galactaric acid test. In this test, carbohydrate sample is heated with concentrated nitric acid which act as a strong oxidizing agent. The nitric acid oxidizes both aldehyde group and primary alcohol group … Read more