NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
Which of the following organic compounds answers to both iodoform test and Fehling's test?
Options
- AEthanol
- BMethanal
- CEthanal
- DPropanone
Correct answer
C. Ethanal
Step-by-step solution
The compound which contains – C O C H 3 group in its structure, give positive iodoform test and the compound which contains – C H O group give positive Fehling test. In ethanal, C H 3 C H O both the groups are present, hence it responds to both iodoform test and Fehling's test. Iodoform test C H 3 C H O + I 2 + N a O H → C H I 3 + N a I + H 2 O Fehling's test CH 3 CHO + Cu ( OH ) 2 → CH 2 COOH + Cu 2 O ↓ ( red   ppt . ) + 2 H 2 O