Question: which reagent is used to detect the presence of reducing sugar

title: Benedict's reagent
text: It is a complex mixture of sodium carbonate , sodium citrate and copper ( II ) sulfate 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 . Such tests that use this reagent are called the Benedict 's tests . A positive test with Benedict 's reagent is shown by a color change from clear blue to a brick - red precipitate . 

Answer: answer: Benedict's reagent is often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars.  Such tests that use this reagent are called the Benedict's tests.
answer: Benedict's reagent is often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars.