Aldehydes Ketones Question 203

Question: Acetaldehyde and Acetone can be distinguished by

[DCE 2003]

Options:

A) Iododorm test

B) Nitroprusside test

C) Fehling’s solution test

D) DNP test

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Acetaldehyde reduces Fehling solution giving red ppt. while acetone do not.