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.