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Which one of the following reagents will give a positive test with 3-pentanone?

A
Schiff reagent
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Benedict's reagent
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Sodium nitroprusside
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2,4-DNP
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Solution

The correct option is D 2,4-DNP
Schiff reagent is used as a qualitative test for aldehydes.
Benedict's reagent detects the presence of aldehydes and αhydroxy ketones.
Sodium nitroprusside gives positive test for alkyl methyl ketones, amines, and thiols.
2,4-DNP is often used to qualitatively test for the presence of aldehydes and ketones.

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