Question

Aldehyde may be distinguished from ketones by the use of

Answer 1

Ketone and aldehydes can be distinguished by

1.Fehling solution
ketone fails to give this reaction whereas aldehyde gives red ppt

2. HgCl2 test
ketone do not give this test whereas aldehyde gives white ppt

3. Schiff's base
Aldehydes produces pink colour whereas ketone do not give this test.