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Diethyl ketone \[(C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}COC{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{3}})\] and  acetone can be distinguished by             

A)  Tollenstest                                      

B)  sodium bisulphite tes

C)  sodium test

D)  \[FeC{{l}_{3}}\] test

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                  Acetone being a methyl ketone gives a white ppt. of acetone sodium bisulphite addition compound whereas diethyl ketone does not give this test.