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Assertion : Fructose does not contain an...

Assertion : Fructose does not contain an aldehydic group but still reduces Tollen's regant.
Reason : In the presence of base, fructose undergoes rearrangement to give glucose.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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