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Benedict's reagent (often called Benedict's qualitative solution or Benedict's solution) is a chemical reagent and complex mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium citrate and copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate. often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars. The presence of other reducing substances like alpha hydroxy ketones (like fructose) also gives a positive reaction. A positive test with Benedict's reagent is shown by a color change from clear blue to green, yellow, orange or brick-red precipitate.
Benedict's reagent (often called Benedict's qualitative solution or Benedict's solution) is a chemical reagent and complex mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium citrate and copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate. often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars. The presence of other reducing substances like alpha hydroxy ketones (like fructose) also gives a positive reaction. A positive test with Benedict's reagent is shown by a color change from clear blue to green, yellow, orange or brick-red precipitate.
