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Why does compound (A) given below not form an oxime?

The given compound is glucose pentaacetate. Glucose contains a free –C=O group, and formation of oxime from glucose confirms presence of free carbonyl group. The given compound does not have a free carbonyl group and thus does not form an oxime on reaction with hydroxylamine.


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