NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
An aldohexose (e.g., glucose) and 2-oxohexose (e.g., fructose) can be distinguished with the help of
Options
- ATollen's reagent
- BFehling's solution
- CBenedict solution
- DBr 2   +   H 2 O
Correct answer
D. Br 2   +   H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
an aldohexose on reaction with Br 2   +   H 2 O forms glyconic acids, H O C H 2 C H O H 4 C O O H , with open-chain glucose.