Identify the carbonyl compound that successfully reduces Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal ) but FAILS to reduce the milder Fehling's solution.

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Identify the carbonyl compound that successfully reduces Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal $AgNO_3$) but FAILS to reduce the milder Fehling's solution.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Fehling's solution is a weaker oxidizing agent than Tollen's reagent. It can oxidize aliphatic aldehydes but cannot oxidize aromatic aldehydes like Benzaldehyde.

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