Question

Identify the correct statement.

• A. Aldehydes on reduction give secondary alcohols
• B. Ketones on reduction give primary alcohols
• C. Ketones reduce Fehling’s solution and give red cuprous oxide
• D. Ketones do not react with alcohols

Hint:

Aldehydes can be reduced to primary alcohols, while ketones typically reduce to secondary alcohols.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Reactivity of Aldehydes and Ketones. Aldehydes are reduced to primary alcohols, while ketones are reduced to secondary alcohols. Ketones do not react with Fehling’s solution.
Step 2: Conclusion. Thus, ketones do not react with alcohols.