Which of the following compound(s) does not react with Fehling solution? (A) $CH_3CHO$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
(B) and (D) only (A), (B) and (C) only (A), (B), (C) and (D) (B), (C) and (D) only |
(B) and (D) only |
The correct answer is Option (1) → (B) and (D) only Fehling’s solution is reduced by aliphatic aldehydes and reducing sugars, but not by aromatic aldehydes or ketones. Now check each compound:
Compounds that do not react with Fehling’s solution: (B) and (D) |