Benedict's solution is not reduced by

Question

Benedict's solution is not reduced by (A) formaldehyde (B) acetaldehyde (C) glucose (D) acetic anhydride

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

Q. Benedict's solution is not reduced by

formaldehyde

acetaldehyde

glucose

acetic anhydride

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