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Statement 1: Fructose can give Tollens test even though it does not have an aldehyde group. Statement 2: When reacted wi…

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Statement 1: Fructose can give Tollens test even though it does not have an aldehyde group.

Statement 2: When reacted with base fructose can undergo rearrangement to produce an aldehyde group.

(JEE mains memory based shift-1 23/01/2025)

a

Both Statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1

b

Both Statement 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1

c

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

d

Both statement 1 and 2 are false

✓ Correct answer: c)

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Explanation

Statement 1 is true because fructose can give the Tollens’ test due to its ability to form an aldehyde group in an alkaline medium.

Statement 2 should be: When reacted with a base, fructose undergoes tautomerization to form an aldehyde group.

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