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Question
Which of the following compounds reduces Tollens' reagent?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Glucose is a reducing sugar and reduces Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal AgNO3) to metallic silver. Sucrose, methanol, and acetic acid do not reduce Tollens' reagent.
Hint
Which sugar reduces Tollens' reagent?