BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2002

  • question_answer
    Aldehydes and ketones can be distinguished by:

    A)  Tollens reagent

    B)  2, 4 DNP test

    C)  Molisch test    

    D)  Mullikans test

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Key Idea: Define all terms [a] Tollens reagent: It is ammoniacal silver nitrate. The aldehydes reduce it to silver and ketones shows no reaction. It is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. [b] 2, 4 DNP test : Both aldehydes and ketones form orange ppt. with 2,4 DNP. [c] Molisch test: 1% alcoholic solution of a naphthol is Molisch reagent. It is used to test carbohydrates in food. [d] Mullikans test: It is done to determine charge on electron choice [a] Tollens reagent is used to distinguish   between   aldehyde   and ketones.


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