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Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by :
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesBITSATBITSAT 2011
Options:
  • A Iodoform test
  • B Nitroprusside test
  • C Fehlings solution test
  • D $C$ \& P test
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Fehlings solution test
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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