Answer:
Certain ketones such as fructose can be oxidized by Benedict's reagent under basic conditions to form what type of compound
Explanation:
Benedict's solution is a mixture of copper sulfate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate.
In presence of mild reducing agents, Cu(II) ion in Benedict's solution becomes the Cu(I) ion.
Fructose has an alpha-hydroxy ketone group.
It undergoes tautomerism and forms alpha-hydroxy aldehyde which gives a positive test with Benedict's reagent.
During this test, aldehydes will be converted into carboxylic acids.
The reaction of fructose with Benedict's reagent is shown below:
