Why does the disaccharide sucrose give a negative test with benedict's soln

Subject: Why does the disaccharide sucrose give a negative test with benedict's soln

Date: Mon Feb 21 13:46:28 2000
Posted by Daniel
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why does the disaccharide sucrose give a negative test with benedict's
solution whereas maltose, also a disaccharide, give a positive test?

thank you
Daniel

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