Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Tollen�s reagent and Fehling solutions are used to distinguish between
A
acids and alcohols
B
alkanes and alcohols
C
ketones and aldehydes
D
n-alkaens and branched alkanes
Answer
ketones and aldehydes
Explanation
Solution
All aldehydes and ketones show reaction with Tollen's reagent and Fehling solutions, but ketones do not show this reaction. Benzaldehyde do not give reaction with Fehling solution.