MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #462

The reaction of aldehydes with Fehling's solution gives?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #462

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) Cupric oxide
    • B) Cuprous oxide
    • C) Copper metal
    • D) No reaction

    Answer: Cuprous oxide

    Explanation: Aldehydes reduce Fehling's solution to cuprous oxide, a brick-red precipitate; ketones generally don't react.