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What is the chemical composition of Fehling solution A?

Options

  1. ACopper sulphate and sodium potassium tartrate
  2. BCopper sulphate and sodium hydroxide
  3. CSodium potassium tartrate and ammonium chloride
  4. DSodium hydroxide and potassium iodide

Correct answer

B. Copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide

Step-by-step solution

Fehling solution A comprises copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide.

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