Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Which of the following will reduce Tollen?? reagent?
A
B
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of these
Answer
Explanation
Solution
Structure (a) will be reducing sugar as both monosaccharide units are not linked through their reducing centres. In structure (b), the two monosaccharide units are linked through their reducing centres hence it will be non-reducing.