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Q. Benedict's solution is not reduced by

MP PMTMP PMT 2005Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Benedict's solution is readily reduced by aldehydes. It does not oxidise anhydrides. Glucose contains aldehyde group hence, it also reduced Benedict's solution.