Answer to Question #172198 in General Chemistry for ROWENA

Question #172198

Which of the sugar solutions gave a negative/positive test with Benedict’s reagent? Why? What is the purpose of this test? How are the carbohydrates differentiated by this test? What is the reaction involved in this test?



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2021-03-17T06:38:42-0400

Benedict's reagent makes it possible to distinguish aldoses (carbohydrates with an aldehyde group) from carbohydrates without these groups.


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