How many moles of formic acid and formaldehyde are formed when 1 mole of glucose $\left(\mathrm{C}_6

Question

How many moles of formic acid and formaldehyde are formed when 1 mole of glucose $\left(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_6\right)$ is oxidized using excess $\mathrm{HIO}_4$ ?

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

One mole of glucose yields 5 moles of formic acid and 1 mole of formaldehyde with excess periodate ($\mathrm{HIO}_4$).