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Aldehydes and Ketones Fehling's Test

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Fehling's solution gives a brick-red precipitate with: (a) Aromatic aldehydes (b) Aliphatic aldehydes (c) Ordinary ketones (d) Terminal α-hydroxy ketones

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Correct Answer: A) (b) and (d)

Concept Explanation

Aliphatic aldehydes readily reduce Fehling's solution, and α-hydroxy ketones can also act as reducing compounds under alkaline conditions.

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