Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life 1 Question 27
29. Statement I Glucose gives a reddish-brown precipitate with Fehling’s solution.
Statement II Reaction of glucose with Fehling’s solution gives $\mathrm{CuO}$ and gluconic acid.
(2007, 3M)
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Solution:
- Statement $I$ is correct Presence of $-\mathrm{CHO}$ group in glucose is tested by Fehling’s solution test where a reddish-brown precipitate of $\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ is formed.
Hence, Statement II is incorrect.
