JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Properties

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    Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by [AIIMS 1996; DCE 1999; Pb. CET 2000]

    A)                 Molisch test      

    B)                 Bromoform test

    C)                 Solubility in water           

    D)                 Tollen's test

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\xrightarrow{[Ag{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}]}C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]\[\underset{\text{Silver}\,\,\text{mirror test}}{\mathop{+A{{g}_{\downarrow }}+N{{H}_{3}}}}\,\] While acetone do not react.


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