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NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following tests can be used to differentiate between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one?

Options

  1. AIodoform Test
  2. BTollen Test
  3. CFehling Test
  4. DLucas Test

Correct answer

A. Iodoform Test

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Iodoform Test

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