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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What happens when acetaldehyde reacts with Fehling solution or Benedict's solution? 

Options:

Carboxylic acid is formed 

Aldol is formed 

Amide is formed 

Alkane is formed

Correct Answer:

Carboxylic acid is formed 

Explanation:

Fehling solution is an alkaline solution of of cupric ions in the presence of Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartarate), whereas Benedict solution is an alkaline solution of cupric ions in the presence of citrate. Both these solutions when reacts with acetaldehyde produces carboxylic acid.