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Question
What is the composition of Fehling's reagent?
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Solution
Fehling's solution is a mixture of an alkaline solution of copper(II) sulphate (CuSO4) containing sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle salt- KNaC4H4O6.4H2O).
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