AIPMT MAINS2010Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Fructose reduces Tollen’s reagent due to
A
Asymmetric carbons
B
Primary alcoholic group
C
Secondary alcoholic group
D
Enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Fructose undergoes enolisation and isomerizes to form an aldehyde, which reduces Tollen’s reagent.
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