Biomolecules Question 9

Question 9 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

Sugar which does not give reddish brown precipitate with Fehling’s reagent is:

(1) Sucrose

(2) Lactose

(3) Glucose

(4) Maltose

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Solution

Formula: Fehling’s test

Sucrose do not contain hemiacetal group.

Hence it does not give test with Fehling solution.

While all other give positive test with Fehling solution