CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q16 · 1 mark
Assertion (A) : All aliphatic aldehydes give a positive Fehling's test.
Reason (R) : Aliphatic aldehydes are reduced by Fehling's reagent.
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(C)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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