MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #388

Fehling's solution is prepared by mixing two separate solutions, A and B. What is the chemical composition of Fehling's solution B?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #388

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Fehling's solution is prepared by mixing two separate solutions, A and B. What is the chemical composition of Fehling's solution B?

    • A) Aqueous solution of Copper Sulfate
    • B) Ammoniacal solution of Silver Nitrate
    • C) Sodium carbonate and Sodium citrate
    • D) Sodium hydroxide and Sodium potassium tartrate

    Answer: Sodium hydroxide and Sodium potassium tartrate

    Explanation: Fehling's B contains sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle salt). Option A is wrong because copper sulfate is in Fehling's A.