The change in O.N of Cu+2 in Fehling's test is:
Correct answer: D. 1
- A. Zero
- B. +2
- C. -2
- D. 1
Explanation
Fehling's test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars, such as aldehydes and certain ketones. The reagent consists of two solutions: Fehling's A (copper(II) sulfate) and Fehling's B (sodium hydroxide and potassium sodium tartrate).When a reducing sugar is present, such as glucose or fructose, it can undergo oxidation. In Fehling's test, the reducing sugar reacts with the copper(II) ions in Fehling's A solution. The copper(II) ions get reduced to copper(I) ions (Cu+2 to Cu+1).This reduction of copper(II) ions to copper(I) ions results in the formation of a reddish-brown precipitate of copper(I) oxide. The change in oxidation state of Cu from +2 to +1 is a key part of the reaction that helps us detect the presence of reducing sugars.
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