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Which of the following carbohydrates will not give a red precipitate of Cu2O when heated with Benedict's solution?
Options
A Maltose
B Glucose
C Sucrose
Correct Answer
D Fructose
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sucrose will not give a red precipitate of Cu2O with Benedict's solution because it is a non-reducing sugar. Maltose, glucose, and fructose are reducing sugars and give the positive test.

Hint

Which sugar is non-reducing?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1619 of 1999
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