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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