JEE Main Chemistry question

Benedict's solution is not reduced by

(A)Formaldehyde
(B)Acetaldehyde
(C)Glucose
(D)Acetic anhydrideCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Benedict's test detects reducing sugars and aldehydes (compounds easily oxidized at a carbonyl carbon). Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and glucose (which has

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