Glucose gives silver mirror with Tollen's reagent. It shows the presence of

An acidic group

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An alcoholic group

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A ketonic group

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An aldehydic group

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The correct option is D An aldehydic group
Glucose (-CHO) + Tollen's reagent → Gluconic acid + Ag (Silver mirror)

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