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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

When acetaldehyde is heated with Fehling solution, a red precipitate is formed. Which of the following is that?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CuO}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CuSO}_4\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

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When acetaldehyde is heated with Fehling solution, a red precipitate of \(\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}\) is obtained.…