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Which of the following compounds will give a positive test with Fehling's solution?
Options
A Formaldehyde
Correct Answer
B Acetone
C Ethyl acetate
D Acetic acid
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Formaldehyde (and other aliphatic aldehydes) give a positive Fehling's test (red precipitate of Cu2O). Acetone, ethyl acetate, and acetic acid do not react.

Hint

Which compound is an aldehyde that reduces Fehling's solution?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1381 of 1999
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