Purpose of Fehling's Test
Asked by Anushka Kapoor · 2 years ago
What is the purpose of Fehling's test in organic chemistry?
1 Answer
Fehling's test is used to detect reducing sugars in a given sample. When a reducing sugar is present:
1. The blue copper(II) ions are reduced to red copper(I) oxide
2. A brick-red precipitate forms, indicating a positive result
This test is particularly useful for identifying aldoses (aldehydes) and some ketoses.
1. The blue copper(II) ions are reduced to red copper(I) oxide
2. A brick-red precipitate forms, indicating a positive result
This test is particularly useful for identifying aldoses (aldehydes) and some ketoses.
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