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  1. Which carbohydrate is used in silvering of mirrors ?
    1. Fructose
    2. Sucrose
    3. Glucose
    4. Starch
Correct Option: C

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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