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Fehling’s solution ‘A’ is

Options

A

alkaline copper sulphate

B

alkaline solution of sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle’s salt)

C

aqueous sodium citrate

D

aqueous copper sulphate

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Option D

aqueous copper sulphate

aqueous copper sulphate

Solution :

The correct option is aqueous copper sulphate.

Fehling's reagent is a widely used chemical reagent to differentiate between water-soluble carbohydrate and ketone functional groups, and as a sensitive test for reducing sugars. The reagent is typically prepared fresh in the laboratory by mixing two separate solutions:
1. Fehling’s solution A: An aqueous solution of copper(II) sulphate, which provides the copper(II) ions (Cu2+) and gives the solution its characteristic deep blue color.
2. Fehling’s solution B: An alkaline solution of sodium potassium tartrate (also known as Rochelle salt) dissolved in sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The tartrate ions act as a chelating agent to keep the copper(II) ions in solution under alkaline conditions, preventing the precipitation of copper(II) hydroxide.

Therefore, Fehling’s solution 'A' specifically refers to the aqueous copper sulphate solution.

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