COMEDK2017ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following organic compounds answers to both iodoform test and Fehling's test?

Options

AEthanol
BMethanol
CEthanal
DPropanone

Correct answer

C. Ethanal

Step-by-step solution

Iodoform test is given by compounds having functional group. Acetaldehyde also contains this group. It also gives Fehling's test as all aldehydes (- CHO ) give Fehling's test. Ethanal gives both the tests.

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