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benzaldehyde does not show positive test with​

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Answered by Ayansiddiqui12
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Explanation:

  • Aldehydes such as benzaldehyde, lack alpha hydrogens and cannot form an enolate and thus do not give a positive test with Fehling's solution which is comparatively a weaker oxidizing agent than Tollen's reagent, under usual conditions. Therefore, it tests negative.
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