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Write the equations of any aldehyde with Fehling's reagent.

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Detailed Solution

Fehling's reagent is a mixture of two solutions Fehling solution A and Fehling solution B, Fehling solution A is aqueous copper sulphate and sodium, potassium tartarate (Rochelle salt). These two solutions are mixed in equal amounts to form Fehling's reagent.On heating an aldehyde with Fehling's reagent, a reddish brown precipitate is obtained Aldehyde is oxidised to corresponding carboxylate ion.
RCHO+2Cu+2+5OH  RCOO+Cu2O+3H2O

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