Aldehydes Ketones Question 55
Question: Tollen’s reagent and Fehling solutions are used to distinguish between
Options:
A) acids and alcohols
B) alkanes and alcohols
C) ketones and aldehydes
D) n-alkanes and branched alkanes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] All aldehydes and ketones show reaction with Tollen’s reagent and Fehling solutions, but ketones do not show this reaction. Note: Benzaldehyde do not give reaction with Fehling solution.