Q.

(A) Acetaldehyde reduces Fehling’s solution but acetone does not. 

(R) Acetaldehyde is stronger reducing agent than acetone.

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a

(A) is true but (R) is false

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c

Both (A) and (R) are false

d

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Fehling’s solution is a weak oxidising agent and it is used to determine presence of aliphatic aldehyde only. 

Also, acetaldehyde is a strong reducing agent compared to any ketone like acetone. 

Hence, Both the statement (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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