A) asymmetric carbons
B) primary alcoholic group
C) secondary alcoholic group
D) enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
In aqueous solution, fructose is enolised and then converted into aldehyde in basic medium. All aldehydes generally reduce Tollen's reagent, thus fructose also reduces Tollen's reagent.
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