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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following organic compounds answers to both iodoform test and Fehling's test?
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C
The compound which contains – COCH 3 group in its structure, give positive
iodoform test and the compound which contains - CHO group give positive Fehling test.
In ethanal, CH 3 CHO both the groups are present, hence it responds to both iodoform test and Fehling's test.
Iodoform test
CH 3 CHO + I 2 + NaOH 
CHI 3 + Nal + H 2 O
Fehling's test
CH 3 CHO + Cu(OH) 2 
CH 2 COOH + 
+ 2H 2 O
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