Q. Which does not react with Fehling’s solution?
A) $CH_{3}CHO$
B) $C_{6}H_{5}CHO$
C) $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$
D) $HCOOH$
Explanation
(b)
Aromatic aldehyde$\ i.e.,C_{6}H_{5}CHO$ are not able to reduce Fehling’s solution but it gives Cannizaro’s reaction with alkali.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.