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.