Biomolecules Question 95

Question: Glucose gives silver mirror with Tollen’s reagent. It shows the presence of

[MNR 1981; CPMT 1974, 81; MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) An acidic group

B) An alcoholic group

C) A ketonic group

D) An aldehydic group

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Glucose + Tollen’s reagent $\to$ Gluconic acid + Ag-mirror.