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Standard XII
Chemistry
Hinsberg Test
Acetaldehyde ...
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Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by:

A
Molisch test
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Iodoform test
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Solubility in water
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Tollen's test
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Solution

The correct option is D Tollen's test

Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by Tollen's test. Tollens reagent is ammoniacal silver nitrate solution. This test is given by aldehydes. It is not given by ketones.

Aldehydes reduce Ag(I) ions to metallic silver.


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