How will you distinguish between aliphatic aldehydes and aromatic aldehydes ?
A. Fehling’s test
B. Benedict’s test
C. Iodoform test
D. Hinsberg reagent
Answer:A
How will you distinguish between aliphatic aldehydes and aromatic aldehydes ?
A. Fehling’s test B. Benedict’s test C. Iodoform test D. Hinsberg reagent
Explanation: On heating an aldehyde with Fehling’s reagent, a reddish brown precipitate is obtained. Aldehydes are oxidised to corresponding carboxvlate anion. Aromatic aldehydes do not respond to this test.