Question
Which of the following compounds exhibits Schiff test?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Aldehydes and Ketones
2026
MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Ketones
- B. Carboxylic acids
- C. Aldehydes
- D. Ethers
Answer
C. Aldehydes
Step-by-step solution
Schiff's reagent is a dilute solution of rosaniline hydrochloride (magenta dye) whose pink colour has been discharged by passing SO_2. When an aldehyde is treated with Schiff's reagent, the pink or magenta colour is restored. Ketones, carboxylic acids, and ethers do not respond to this test. Therefore, aldehydes exhibit the Schiff test. Answer: Aldehydes
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