(C) $Glucose$ contains an aldehyde group $(-CHO)$ which is capable of reducing $Tollens'$ reagent $([Ag(NH_3)_2]^+)$ to metallic silver $(Ag)$. Since

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(C) $Glucose$ contains an aldehyde group $(-CHO)$ which is capable of reducing $Tollens'$ reagent $([Ag(NH_3)_2]^+)$ to metallic silver $(Ag)$. Since $Glucose$ reduces the $Tollens'$ reagent while itself getting oxidized to gluconic acid,it acts as a reducing agent.

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The formation of a silver mirror by $Glucose$ indicates that it acts as a/an:

A
Oxidising agent
B
Acid
C
Reducing agent
D
Salt of silver

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Carbohydrates

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:

List-$I$ (Reaction of glucose with) List-$II$ (Product formed)

$A$. Hydroxylamine $I$. Gluconic acid

$B$. $Br_2$ water $II$. Glucose pentaacetate

$C$. Excess acetic anhydride $III$. Saccharic acid

$D$. Concentrated $HNO_3$ $IV$. Glucoxime

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-$I$ (Reaction of glucose with)	List-$II$ (Product formed)
$A$. Hydroxylamine	$I$. Gluconic acid
$B$. $Br_2$ water	$II$. Glucose pentaacetate
$C$. Excess acetic anhydride	$III$. Saccharic acid
$D$. Concentrated $HNO_3$	$IV$. Glucoxime