Which of the following would not give Fehling’s test ?

Question

Which of the following would not give Fehling’s test ? (A) Glucose (B) Sucrose (C) Fructose (D) Lactose

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Fehling’s test is given only by reducing sugars. When Fehling’s solution is added to any reducing sugar then a red precipitate is formed which shows that reduction has taken place. Sucrose does not give this test.

Q. Which of the following would not give Fehling’s test ?

Glucose

Sucrose

Fructose

Lactose

Fehling’s test is given only by reducing sugars. When Fehling’s solution is added to any reducing sugar then a red precipitate is formed which shows that reduction has taken place. Sucrose does not give this test.