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The acid which reduces Fehling solution is which of the following?
a) Methanoic acid
b) Ethanoic acid
c) Butanoic acid
d) Propanoic acid

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Answer: a that is methanoic acid $H C O O H$

Explanation: Methanoic acid resemble with aldehyde due to its structure. So, it reduces Fehling reagent.

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