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What is the principle of the given test for Urine reducing substance?

A
Cu2+ ions are reduced to Cu+ ions by enediols
B
Cu+ ions are oxidised to Cu2+ ions by enediols
C
Fe2+ ions are reduced to Fe+ ions by enediols
D
Fe+ ions re oxidised to Fe2+ ions by enediols
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. Cu2+ ions are reduced to Cu+ ions by enediols* This test is Benedicts test. The principle of the test is*Cu2+ions present in Copper sulphate is reduced to Cuprous hydroxide and later to Cuprous oxide by enediols formed from reducing sugar

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