Q. The product of acid hydrolysis of and can distinguished by
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 1633  178 Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Report Error

Solution:

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Acidic hydrolysis of esters gives acid and alcohol as alcohol obtained undergoes keto-enol tautomerism so from we get ketone and from we get aldehyde. Ketone (non-reducing) and aldehyde (reducing) can be distinguished by Fehling solution.