Benedicts test for non-reducing sugars

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What do non-reducing sugars not do?

React with Benedict’s and the solution remains blue after hearing

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What is the most common non-reducing sugar?

Sucrose

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How is the test carried out?

Sucrose is first boiled with dilute HCl it will give a positive result when warmed w/ Benedict’s. Then add sodium hydrogen carbonate

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How does sucrose give a positive result(

It has been hydrolysed by the acid to glucose and fructose, both are reducing sugars