JEE Main Chemistry question

Which does not react with Fehling's solution?

(A)CH₃CHO
(B)C₆H₅CHOCorrect
(C)C₆H₁₂O₆
(D)HCOOH

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aliphatic aldehydes (CH₃CHO), reducing sugars (glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆) and formic acid (which behaves like an aldehyde due to its –CHO-like structure) all reduce

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