engineering chemistry MCQ #570

The reaction of aldehydes with Fehling's solution gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #570

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of aldehydes with Fehling's solution gives?

    • A) Carboxylic acid
    • B) Alcohol
    • C) Cu₂O
    • D) Cu

    Answer: Cu₂O

    Explanation: Fehling's solution oxidizes aldehydes to carboxylates, reducing Cu²⁺ to Cu₂O, a red precipitate.