Ribose and 2-deoxyribose can be differentiated by
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Fehling's reagent

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Tollens' reagent

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Osazone formation

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Barfoed's reagent

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Solution

The correct option is C Osazone formation

In 2-deoxyribose, one OH-group is missing (at position 2), which will prevent the formation of osazone.

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