Question

The compounds which give positive Fehling's test are:

Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C) and (D) Only
• B. (A), (D) and (E) Only
• C. (C), (D) and (E) Only
• D. (A), (B) and (C) Only

Hint:

Fehling's test is a chemical test used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Aldehydes give a positive test, while most ketones do not. However, \(\alpha\)-hydroxy ketones also give a positive test.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

C\(H_3\)CH=O,
PhC\(H_2\)CH=O,
(C) HOC\(H_2\)-C(=O)-\((CHOH)_3\)-C\(H_2\)OH (D) C\(H_3\)-C(=O)-H
  
All gives positive Fehling test.