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is it because of the keto group it has? what generally reduces fehlings solution and tollens reagent??
Fructose reduces Fehling's solution because it is a reducing sugar. This means that it has the ability to donate electrons to another molecule, which is a key characteristic of reducing agents.
Fructose reduces Fehling's solution by breaking down into smaller molecules, including glucose and mannose. These smaller molecules are then able to react with the copper ions in Fehling's solution, causing them to be reduced and form a precipitate.
No, fructose is not the only sugar that can reduce Fehling's solution. Other reducing sugars such as glucose, lactose, and maltose also have the ability to reduce Fehling's solution.
Fehling's solution is used to test for fructose because it specifically tests for reducing sugars. Fructose is a reducing sugar and will therefore cause a positive reaction with Fehling's solution, indicating its presence.
Yes, fructose can reduce Fehling's solution in any concentration. However, the rate of reduction may vary depending on the concentration of fructose present. Higher concentrations of fructose may reduce Fehling's solution faster, while lower concentrations may take longer to show a positive reaction.