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Q. The compound which cannot reduce Fehling solution is

BHUBHU 2008

Solution:

Compound containing $(- CHO )$ group reduces Fehling solution.
Formic acid $(HCOOH)$ also has a $-CHO$ group as
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So, $CH _{3} COOH$ doesn't reduces Fehling solution
Note Aromatic aldehydes however, do not reduce Fehling's solution.