Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

The compound which will not respond to Fehling's test is

Options:

Glucose

Ethanal

Benzaldehyde

Formaldehyde

Correct Answer:

Benzaldehyde

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Benzaldehyde

Fehling's test detects aldehydes that are not conjugated with an aromatic ring (i.e., aliphatic aldehydes).

  • Glucose → reducing sugar (has free aldehyde group) ✅
  • Ethanal (CH₃CHO) → aliphatic aldehyde ✅
  • Formaldehyde (HCHO) → aliphatic aldehyde ✅
  • Benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO)aromatic aldehyde, does not reduce Fehling’s solution ❌