Question

lactose, glucose and fructose test positive in benedicts test. what is the expected observation in this test?
cherry - red precipitate
brick - red precipitate
faint pink/red precipitate
none
which of the following statement/s is/are true? *

Explanation:

Benedict's test is for reducing sugars like lactose, glucose, and fructose. A positive result shows a brick - red precipitate due to the reduction of copper(II) ions to copper(I) oxide.

Answer:

B. Brick - red precipitate