Benedict’s Test

Discussion Board 6: Benedict’s Test
Description
Benedict’s test gives a positive result with compounds that possess the aldehyde functional group and an adjacent hydroxyl group.
Step 1: Respond to the following: In the lab, one student stated that he observed a positive Benedict’s test with his unknown organic compound. His lab partner stated that the unknown must have the ketone functional group with an adjacent hydroxyl group. Is his lab partner correct? Why or why not?