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  4. Statement 1: Aromatic aldehydes can be distinguished from aliphatic aldehydes by Fehling’s solution. Statement 2: Fehling’s solution is an alkaline solution of CuSO4 containing Rochelle salt.

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Q. Statement 1: Aromatic aldehydes can be distinguished from aliphatic aldehydes by Fehling’s solution.
Statement 2: Fehling’s solution is an alkaline solution of $CuSO_4$ containing Rochelle salt.

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Correct Explanation: Aliphatic aldehydes reduce Fehling’s solution but aromatic aldehydes do not.