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What will happen when D-(+)-glucose is treated with methanolic HCl followed by Tollen’s reagent?

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Formation of glycosides blocks the reducing aldehyde group.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
  • A black ppt. will be formed
  • A red ppt. will be formed
  • A green colour will appear
  • No characteristic colour or ppt. will be formed
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Methanolic HCl converts glucose into methyl glucoside (acetal).
Step 2:
Acetals are non-reducing.
Step 3:
Hence Tollen’s reagent gives no reaction.
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