Which of the following reagent is used to identify fructose?

Neutral $F e C l_{3}$

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$C H C l_{3} / a l c . K O H$

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Ammoniacal $A g N O_{3}$

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Iodine

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ammoniacal $A g N O_{3}$

Fructose is oxidized by Ammoniacal $A g N O_{3}$

Most monosaccharides are reducing sugars because they usually have an aldehyde group (if they are aldoses) or can tautomerize in solution to form an aldehyde group (if they are ketoses). This includes common monosaccharides like galactose, glucose, glyceraldehyde, fructose, ribose, and xylose.

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