Which carbohydrate is used in silvering of mirrors?

MCQ

A
Fructose
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Glucose
C
Sucrose
D
Starch

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Glucose

Silvering is the chemical process of coating glass with a reflective substance.
In this process glucose is used to reduce the silver into silver nitrate when it is added on to the mirror.

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