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Which carbohydrate is used in silvering of mirrors? |
| A. | Fructose |
| B. | Sucrose |
| C. | Glucose |
| D. | Starch |
| Answer» C. Glucose | |
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Explanation: Glucose is used in silvering of mirror as a reducing agent. Aldehydes such as glucose reduce Ag+ (aq) ions to metallic silver. They themselves are oxidised to carboxylate ions. |
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