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Is raffinose (see Problem 14.62) a reducing sugar? Explain.
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A reducing sugar is a carbohydrate that has a free aldehyde or ketone group, which can reduce other compounds, such as metal ions, in solution. This means that the sugar can act as a reducing agent. Show more…
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