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.