Oxidation
Aldehydes differ from ketones in their oxidation reactions Aldehydes
are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids on treatment with common
oxidising agents like nitric acid, potassium permanganate, potassium
dichromate, etc Even mild oxidising agents, mainly Tollens’ reagent
and Fehlings’ reagent also oxidise aldehydes Ketones are generally oxidised under vigorous conditions, i