RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-2007

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    Which does not reacts with Fehling solution?

    A) \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]                          

    B)        \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}CHO\]

    C)        \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]                        

    D)        Glucose

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Aldehydes react with Fehlings solution and form acid and reddish brown ppt. of cuprous oxide. Ketones does not react with Fehlings solution. Hydrogen atom of the aldehydic group is easily oxidized, hence they reduce mild oxidizing agents like 1chlings solution. \[R-CHO+2CuO\to R-COOH+C{{u}_{2}}O\downarrow \]


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