AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Fructose reduces Tollen’s reagent due to
Asymmetric carbons
Primary alcoholic group
Secondary alcoholic group
Enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Fructose undergoes enolisation and isomerizes to form an aldehyde, which reduces Tollen’s reagent.
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