Aldehydes Ketones Question 90

Question: Which of the following does not give brick red precipitate with Fehling solution

[AIIMS 1996]

Options:

A) Acetone

B) Acetaldehyde

C) Formalin

D) D-glucose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Because acetone require stronger oxidizing agent and hence not oxidized with Fehling solution to give brick red ppt.