Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones Using Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following compounds will give a coloured crystalline compound with the above compound ?
A
CH3COCl
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B
CH3COOC2H5
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C
CH3COCH3
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D
CH3CONH2
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Solution
The correct option is BCH3COCH3
A positive 2,4-DNP test means that your unknown contains either an aldehyde or ketone, while a negative test tells you that it doesn't. It's actually the hydrazine group that reacts with the aldehyde or ketone, producing a positive test.