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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Uric acid on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 forms :
Options
A Urea
B Barbituric acid
C Allantoin
Correct Answer
D Caffeine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Uric acid on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 is oxidized to allantoin, which is a product of purine metabolism.

Hint

What product is formed from oxidation of uric acid?

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