Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statements about Fehling's test is incorrect?
A
Fehling solution 
is aqueous copper sulphate solution.
is aqueous copper sulphate solution.
B
Fehling solution 
is alkaline sodium potassium tartarate solution.
is alkaline sodium potassium tartarate solution.
C
Aldehydes are oxidized to corresponding carboxylate anion in Fehling's test
D
Aromatic aldehydes also respond to Fehling's test
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Aromatic aldehydes do not respond to Fehling's test.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Which of the following will give positive tollen's test?
Which of following orders is correct for ease of hydride donation by these molecules?
(I) (II) (…
Cyclohexene on ozonolysis followed by reaction with dust & gives compound E.
Compound E on furthe…
Identify structure of Y:
Find the major product of given reaction:
Identify final product ' ':