Therefore, Benzaldehyde does NOT give Fehling’s test.
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Question
Benzaldehyde does NOT show positive test with ______.
Options
Schiff reagent
Tollens' reagent
Sodium bisulphite solution
Fehling solution
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Solution
Benzaldehyde does NOT show positive test with Fehling solution.
Explanation:
Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde. Aromatic aldehydes do not reduce Fehling solution, so the test is negative. But they do give:
- Schiff test
- Tollens’ test
- Sodium bisulphite addition
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