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Sugars containing the aldo or the keto group are capable of reducing copper in alkaline solutions (Fehling's solution) to produce the brick-red colouration of cuprous ions. These sugars are called reducing sugars and the reaction, although not specific for reducing sugars, has use for both qualitative and quantitative determinations.

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What is reaction of hexoses?

Hexoses, which are either aldoses or ketoses, show reducing properties. This reducing property is the basis of the test for sugar in the urine and in the blood. When reducing agent is treated with an oxidizing agent such as Cu2+ complex ion,+ a red-orange precipitate of copper(I) oxide (Cu2O) is formed. The unbalanced equation for the reaction of an aldehyde with Copper (II) complex ion can be written as follow: aldehyde + Cu2+ heat NAOH


Is copper sulphate an alkaline or acid?

Copper sulfate is an acidic compound and not alkaline. It is a salt of sulfuric acid and its pH is typically below 7.


What are alkaline batteries made out of?

Copper


Is copper an alkinline earth metal?

No, copper is not an alkaline earth metal. It is a transition metal that is commonly used in electrical wiring and plumbing due to its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. Alkaline earth metals include elements like calcium and magnesium.


Will the copper turn red litmus paper to blue?

No, copper will not turn red litmus paper to blue. Red litmus paper changes to blue in the presence of a basic (alkaline) substance, while copper is a metal and does not exhibit basic properties. Therefore, it does not affect the color of litmus paper.


How does copper affect uranium?

Copper doesn't affect uranium.


Is tetraamine copper sulphate a complex salt?

Yes, tetraamine copper sulfate is a complex salt. It is a coordination complex formed by the interaction of copper sulfate with four ammonia molecules to form a stable complex ion.


What is the difference between alkaline and copper batteries?

THere is no difference i have answered this question i am the best


Give the principles and significance of the biuret test?

The biuret reaction is based on the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu+ which then complexes with the nitrogen atoms on the peptide bonds. This reactionis carried out at high pH and gives a violet colour. It is the amide bond (common to all proteins) which is resposible for the colour.


Does hail affect copper?

no affect!


What weathering conditions might affect copper?

There are a few different weathering conditions that might affect copper. Rain and snow are some conditions that would affect copper.


Why does protein change colour when you add copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide?

WHEN TESTED ON MILK- When milk(acid) is added with dilute Sodium Hydroxide it is mixed into an alkaline solution ,the copper sulphate is applied because the copper ions forms a purple complex with the Nitrogen from the peptide chain from the milk.The colour changes from light yellow to light purple.This proves the presence of protein in milk.

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