Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. 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.\n\nAnswer this question: what is the general name given to molecules detected by benedict's reagent?
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This is the relevant information: It is often used in place of Fehling's solution to detect the presence of reducing sugars.
The answer: reducing sugars.
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