Question 48
Alkanals and AlkanonesTwo organic compounds K and L were treated with a few drops of Fehling's solution respectively. K formed a brick-red precipitate while L remains unaffected. The compound K is an
- A.alkanol
- B.alkane
- C.alkanal
- D.alkanone
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (alkanal)
Explanation
Alkanals (aldehydes) reduce Fehling's solution to red Cu2O; alkanones do not.