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BITSAT 2011
Exam
BITSAT
Year
2011
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aldehydes and Ketones

BITSAT 2011 · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by :

Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by :

Options

  1. AIodoform test
  2. BNitroprusside test
  3. CFehlings solution test
  4. DCC \& P test

Correct answer

C. Fehlings solution test

Step-by-step solution

Acetaldehyde is easily oxidised to acetic acid by a mild oxidising agent like Fehling solution. Acetone is not easily oxidised. Both acetone and acetaldehyde give iodoform test. Other two conditions are not relevant to aldehydes and ketones.
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