Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life - Result Question 66
####29. Statement I Glucose gives a reddish-brown precipitate with Fehling’s solution.
Statement II Reaction of glucose with Fehling’s solution gives $CuO$ and gluconic acid.
(2007, 3M)
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Solution:
- Statement $I$ is correct Presence of $-CHO$ group in glucose is tested by Fehling’s solution test where a reddish-brown precipitate of $Cu _2 O$ is formed.
Hence, Statement II is incorrect.
