Why Does Sucrose Not Reduce Tollens Reagent? A Chemical Explanation
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In a classic laboratory test, a compound called Tollens' reagent is used to identify reducing sugars, yet surprisingly, sucrose consistently yields a negative result. The chemical reason why sucrose does not reduce Tollens reagent lies in its unique molecular structure, specifically the nature of the glycosidic bond that links its two monosaccharide units.
