Question
Benedict's reagent is used for detecting reducing sugars because _________.
the —OH groups are exchanged for hydrogens.
the copper ion in the reagent is oxidized as the sugar is reduced.
the aldehyde group in the sugar is oxidized.
a reduction of the sugar occurs producing an acid.
the —OH groups are exchanged for hydrogens.
the copper ion in the reagent is oxidized as the sugar is reduced.
the aldehyde group in the sugar is oxidized.
a reduction of the sugar occurs producing an acid.
Answers
DrBob222
See your post above.