Which of the following pairs can be distinguished by Fehling's solution?
Correct answer: A. Glucose and fructose
- A. Glucose and fructose
- B. Glucose and maltose
- C. Propanone and benzaldehyde
- D. Hydroxypropanone and benzaldehyde
Explanation
Option A is correct. Glucose and fructose are both reducing sugars, which can be distinguished by Fehling's solution. This solution is used to identify the presence of reducing sugars by producing a red precipitate upon reaction. Option B is incorrect as maltose is not a reducing sugar. Option C is incorrect because propanone and benzaldehyde are non-reducing sugars. Option D is incorrect as hydroxypropanone is a weaker reducing sugar and benzaldehyde is a non-reducing sugar, making them unsuitable for Fehling's solution reaction.
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