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Assertion : Fehling reagent is a test for all aliphatic aldehydes.
Reason : Aliphatic aldehydes can be easily oxidised even with mild oxidising agents.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion as well as reason are both incorrect.

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A
Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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