Which of the following is a common test for aldehydes?
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Which of the following is a common test for aldehydes?
Benedict's test
Tollens' test
Fehling's test
All of the above
All of the listed tests (Benedict's, Tollens', and Fehling's) can be used to identify aldehydes.
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Q: Which of the following is a common test for aldehydes?
Solution: All of the listed tests (Benedict's, Tollens', and Fehling's) can be used to identify aldehydes.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand what aldehydes are. Aldehydes are a type of organic compound that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of a carbon chain.
Step 2: Learn about common tests used to identify aldehydes. There are several tests that can help determine if a substance is an aldehyde.
Step 3: Identify the tests mentioned: Benedict's test, Tollens' test, and Fehling's test. Each of these tests can react with aldehydes.
Step 4: Know that all these tests work by causing a chemical reaction with aldehydes, leading to a visible change (like a color change).
Step 5: Conclude that since all the tests listed can identify aldehydes, the answer to the question is that all of them are common tests for aldehydes.
