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An aldohexose (e.g., glucose) and 2-oxohexose (e.g., fructose) can be distinguished with the help of
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Options:
  • A Tollen's reagent
  • B Fehling's solution
  • C Benedict solution
  • D Br 2 + H 2 O
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The correct answer is: Br 2 + H 2 O
an aldohexose on reaction with Br 2 + H 2 O forms glyconic acids, HOCH2CHOH4COOH , with open-chain glucose.

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