The Chemical formula of glucose is C6H12O6.
Characteristics of glucose
| Characteristic | Description |
| Chemical formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molecular weight | 180.16 g/mol |
| Type of molecule | Monosaccharide |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Color | Colorless |
| Melting point | 146-150°C |
| Boiling point | 553°C |
| Optical rotation | +52.5° (α-D-glucose) |
| Density | 1.54 g/cm³ |
| Primary function in body | Primary source of energy for cellular respiration |
| Sources in diet | Fruits, vegetables, honey, and some grains |
| Common medical test | Blood glucose test |
| Associated medical condition | Diabetes mellitus |
Reaction of glucose with Alkali Metal
| Alkali Metal | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Lithium (Li) | 2 Li + C6H12O6 → 2 LiOH + C6H10O6 | Lithium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Sodium (Na) | 2 Na + C6H12O6 → 2 NaOH + C6H10O6 | Sodium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Potassium (K) | 2 K + C6H12O6 → 2 KOH + C6H10O6 | Potassium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Rubidium (Rb) | 2 Rb + C6H12O6 → 2 RbOH + C6H10O6 | Rubidium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Cesium (Cs) | 2 Cs + C6H12O6 → 2 CsOH + C6H10O6 | Cesium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
Reaction of glucose with Alkaline Earth Metal
| Alkaline Earth Metal | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Beryllium (Be) | No reaction | No product |
| Magnesium (Mg) | No reaction | No product |
| Calcium (Ca) | Ca + C6H12O6 → Ca(OH)2 + C6H10O6 + Heat | Calcium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Strontium (Sr) | Sr + C6H12O6 → Sr(OH)2 + C6H10O6 + Heat | Strontium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Barium (Ba) | Ba + C6H12O6 → Ba(OH)2 + C6H10O6 + Heat | Barium hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
Reaction of glucose with Transition Metal
| Transition Metal | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Copper (Cu) | Cu + C6H12O6 → Cu2O + C6H10O6 | Cuprous oxide ,gluconic acid |
| Iron (Fe) | 4 Fe + 3 C6H12O6 → Fe3O4 + 3 C6H10O6 + 2 H2O + Heat | Iron(II,III) oxide, gluconic acid, ,water |
| Silver (Ag) | 4 Ag + C6H12O6 → 4 Ag2O + C6H10O6 | Silver oxide ,gluconic acid |
Reaction of glucose with Post-Transition Metal
| Post-Transition Metal | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Aluminum (Al) | 4 Al + 3 C6H12O6 + 18 H2O → 4 Al(OH)3 + 3 CH3COOH | Aluminum hydroxide, acetic acid, ,gluconic acid |
| Zinc (Zn) | Zn + C6H12O6 → Zn(OH)2 + C6H10O6 | Zinc hydroxide ,gluconic acid |
| Tin (Sn) | Sn + 2 C6H12O6 → SnO2 + 2 C6H10O6 + Heat | Tin oxide ,gluconic acid |
| Lead (Pb) | Pb + C6H12O6 → PbO + C6H10O6 + Heat | Lead oxide ,gluconic acid |
| Bismuth (Bi) | No reaction | No product |
Reaction of glucose with Non-Metal
| Non-Metal | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Nitrogen | C6H12O6 + 6 HNO3 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 6 NO2 + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen dioxide, ,heat |
| Chlorine | C6H12O6 + 6 Cl2 → 6 HCl + 6 CO2 + Heat | Hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, ,heat |
| Oxygen | C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, ,heat |
| Sulfur | C6H12O6 + 6 H2SO4 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 6 SO2 + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, sulfur dioxide, ,heat |
| Phosphorus | C6H12O6 + 6 H3PO4 → 6 CO2 + 18 H2O + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, ,phosphoric acid |
| Iodine | C6H12O6 + 6 I2 → 6 HI + 6 CO2 + Heat | Hydrogen iodide, carbon dioxide, ,heat |
| Fluorine | C6H12O6 + 6 F2 → 6 HF + 6 CO2 + Heat | Hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, ,heat |
Reaction of glucose with Metalloid
| Metalloid | Reaction with Glucose | Product |
| Boron | No reaction | No product |
| Silicon | C6H12O6 + 6 SiO2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + SiC + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, silicon carbide, ,heat |
| Germanium | C6H12O6 + 6 Ge → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + GeO2 + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, germanium dioxide, ,heat |
| Arsenic | C6H12O6 + 6 As → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + As2O3 + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, arsenic trioxide, ,heat |
| Antimony | 2 C6H12O6 + 9 Sb2O3 → 12 CO2 + 18 H2O + 9 Sb + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, antimony, ,heat |
| Tellurium | C6H12O6 + 3 Te → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + TeO2 + Heat | Carbon dioxide, water, tellurium dioxide, ,heat |
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