Which of the following cannot reduce Feh

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following cannot reduce Fehling’s solution?

Options:

Acetic acid

Formic acid

Formaldehyde

Acetaldehyde

Correct Answer:

Acetic acid

Explanation:

Acetic acid cannot reduce Fehling solution while HCOOH, HCHO and CH₃CHO reduce Fehling solution due to the presence of −CHO group.