Which compound gives reaction with 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine?
A
Formaldehyde
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B
Acetone
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C
Acetaldehyde
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D
All of these
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Solution
The correct option is D All of these 2,4-Dinitrophenyl hydrazine reacts with aldehyde as well as ketone and is used to identify presence of carbonyl group in the substrate. 2,4-DNP gives orange colour with aldehydes and ketones.
Hence correct option is (d).
The reactions are as follows :