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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following compounds reduces Tollens' reagent?
Options
A Glucose
Correct Answer
B Sucrose
C Methanol
D Acetic acid
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?

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