Which of the following is the correct procedure for testing a sample for a non-reducing sugar (like sucrose)?
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Add Benedict's reagent and heat.
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Add Iodine solution and observe color.
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Boil with dilute HCl, neutralize with alkali, then add Benedict's and heat.
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Mix with ethanol and pour into water.
📝 Detailed explanation
Sucrose must first be hydrolyzed into glucose and fructose (reducing sugars) by acid before the Benedict's test can give a positive result.
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