Question

e) Name two reagents which can be used to distinguish
acetaldehyde from acetone?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fehling's reagent and chromic acid test can help in the identification of an acetaldehyde. There are several ways you can distinguish between an acetaldehyde and an acetone. # One of the most common ways to allow both acetaldehyde and acetone to react with Tollen's reagent.

Answer 2

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Acetone is the smallest member of ketone group, also known as propanone.

Acetaldehyde, also known as ethanal is the smallest member of aldehyde group.

Explanation:

The main difference between acetaldehyde and acetone is that acetaldehyde is an aldehyde whereas acetone is a ketone.

Acetone: The molecular formula of acetone C3H6O. It is the simplest member of the ketone family. It is a volatile, flammable liquid with a pungent odor.

Acetaldehyde: The molecular formula of acetaldehyde C2H4O. It is the simplest and one of the most important members of the aldehyde family. It is a colourless, volatile, flammable liquid at the room temperature.

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