Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following compounds would give the following set of qualitative analysis?
- Fehling's Test: Positive
- Na fusion extract upon treatment with sodium nitroprusside gives a blood-red colour but not prussian blue
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Explanation
Solution
Aromatic aldehydes do not give Fehling's test.. Both nitrogen and sulfur must be present to obtain blood red colour Sodium nitroprusside gives blood red colour with S & N.