Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following will not respond to Fehling's Test?

(A) Benzaldehyde
(B) Acetone
(C) Acetaldehyde
(D) Acetophenone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

(A) and (C) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

Fehling’s Test gives a positive result (red precipitate of Cu₂O) only with:

  • Aliphatic aldehydes (R–CHO)
  • α-Hydroxy ketones
  • Reducing sugars

It does not work with:

  • Aromatic aldehydes (like benzaldehyde)
  • Ketones (aliphatic or aromatic)

Now check the options:

Compound

Type

Fehling’s Test

Reason

(A) Benzaldehyde

Aromatic aldehyde

Negative

Aromatic aldehydes do not respond

(B) Acetone

Aliphatic ketone

Negative

Ketones do not give Fehling’s

(C) Acetaldehyde

Aliphatic aldehyde

Positive

Gives red ppt

(D) Acetophenone

Aromatic ketone

Negative

Ketones do not give Fehling’s

∴ Compounds that do not respond to Fehling’s test: (A), (B), and (D)