Benzaldehyde is different from aliphatic aldehydes in its reaction towards

Benzaldehyde is different from aliphatic aldehydes in its reaction towards

Options

(a) Schiff’s reagent
(b) NaHSO₃ solution
(c) Tollen’s reagent
(d) Fehling’s solution

Correct Answer:

Fehling’s solution

Explanation:

Unlike aliphatic aldehydes, benzaldehyde does not reduce Fehling’s solution while aliphatic aldehyde reacts with Fehling’s solution. It gives a red precipitate of cuprous oxide.

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