BENEDICT SOLUTION NAIROBI,KENYA

Benedict's solution is a deep-blue complex mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium citrate and copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate. It is often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars. The presence of other reducing substances also gives a positive reaction. A positive test with Benedict's reagent is shown by a colour change from clear blue to a brick-red precipitate.