Question

The product of acid hydrolysis of P and Q cannot be distinguished by

Answer 1

1. According to Fehling's answer, this test may be used to differentiate between aldehydes and ketones.
2. Ketones, unless they are -hydroxy ketones, do not provide a positive result when Fehling's reagent oxidizes an aldehyde.
3. As a consequence, compound (P) and its products may be distinguished using Fehling's solution (Q).