Question

Which of the following are wrong statements

I) Acetaldehyde reduces Fehling's solution to Cu(II) oxide

II) Acetaldehyde is reduced by fehlings solution forming Cu₂O precipitate

III) Ketones cannot reduce Fehling's solution

IV) Aldehydes can reduce Tollen's reagent into silver mirror

• A. I, II,
• B. I, II, III
• C. I, II, III, IV
• D. II, III, IV

Answer 1

The correct option is A

I, II,

Product in Fehlings has +1 oxidation state & acetaldehyde undergoes oxidation by fehlings solution