Question

Which of the following pairs give positive Tollen’s test?

• A. Glucose, sucrose
• B. Glucose, fructose
• C. Hexanal, acetophenone
• D. Fructose, sucrose

Hint:

Reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose, give a positive Tollen's test.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Tollen's test is positive for aldehydes and reducing sugars. Glucose and fructose are reducing sugars, so they will give a positive result.