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Assertion: Aromatic aldehydes can be distinguished from aliphatic aldehydes by fehling's solution
Reason : Fehing's solution is an alkaline solution of `CuSO_(4)` containing Rochelle salt.

A

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 1

B

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1

C

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false

D

Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
Aliphatic aldehydes reduce fehling's solution but aromatic aldehydes do not.
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