Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Which of the following gives red precipitate with Fehling's solution?
Options
Butanone
Benzaldehyde
Mesityl oxide
Butanal
MCQ
Solution
Butanal
Explanation:
Only aliphatic aldehydes have a lowering effect. Fehling's solution has a property that the others don't have. ketones and aromatic aldehydes as a result, only With Fehling's, butanal produces a crimson precipitate solution from among the available options.
shaalaa.com
Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
Is there an error in this question or solution?
