Fehling's solution consists of two separate alkaline solutions. One of the solution contains CuSO4, the other solution contains :
A
NaHCO3
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B
KNaC4H4O6
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C
KHCO3
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D
K2CO3
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Solution
The correct option is AKNaC4H4O6 Fehling's solution is always prepared fresh in the laboratory. It is made initially as two separate solutions, known as Fehling's A and Fehling's B. Fehling's A is a blue aqueous solution of copper(II) sulfate, while Fehling's B is a clear and colorless solution of aqueous potassium sodium tartrate i.e, KNaC4H4O6 (also known as Rochelle salt) and a strong alkali (commonly sodium hydroxide).