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CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Benzaldehyde and acetone can be best distinguished using

    A)  Fehlings solution

    B)  Sodium hydroxide solution

    C)  2,4-DNP

    D)  Tollens reagent

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    With Fehlings solution, benzaldehyde as well as acetone do not react while with Tollens reagent, benzaldehyde gives precipitate but, acetone does not react. Hence, Tollens reagent is used to distinguish them.


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