A polysaccharide 'X' on boiling with dil H₂SO₄ ate 393 K under 2-3 atm pressure yields 'Y'. 'Y' on treatment with bromine water give gluconic acid. 'X' contains b-glycosidic linkages only. Compound 'X' is:

Option 1 - Starch

Option 2 - Cellulose

Option 3 - Amylose

Option 4 - Amylopectin

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Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

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Correct Option - 2

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$C e l l u l o s e \to_{}^{H^{+} / H_{2} O} β - D - G l u c o s e \to_{W a t e r}^{B r_{2}} G l u c o n i c a c i d$

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