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Why are sugars in alkaline solution considered powerful reducing agents?
Why are sugars in alkaline solution considered powerful reducing agents?
- Due to the presence of free aldehyde or keto groups
- Due to the formation of enediol intermediates
- Due to their ability to reduce cupric ions (Cu²⁺) to cuprous ions (Cu⁺)
- All of the above (correct)
What is the common intermediate formed in the Lobry de Bruyn-von Ekenstein transformation for D-glucose, D-fructose, and D-mannose?
What is the common intermediate formed in the Lobry de Bruyn-von Ekenstein transformation for D-glucose, D-fructose, and D-mannose?
- Ketone
- Carboxylic acid
- Enediol (correct)
- Aldehyde
What is the product formed when the aldehyde group of glucose is oxidized?
What is the product formed when the aldehyde group of glucose is oxidized?
- Glucuronic acid
- Glucaric acid
- Gluconic acid (correct)
- Glucose-6-phosphate
Which of the following tests is NOT mentioned in the text for identifying the reducing action of sugars?
Which of the following tests is NOT mentioned in the text for identifying the reducing action of sugars?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the reducing property of sugars?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the reducing property of sugars?
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In the reaction showing the reduction of cupric ions (Cu²⁺) by sugars, what is the product formed?
In the reaction showing the reduction of cupric ions (Cu²⁺) by sugars, what is the product formed?
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