Question

Give a chemical test to distinguish between Pentan -2-one and Pentan-3-one.

Answer 1

Iodoform chemical tests for the Pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one will distinguish the chemical compounds in the right way.

During the Iodoform chemical testing, a chemical compound will react only if it is a methyl ketone.

On that note, the iodoform testing results will show you Pentan-2-one is a methyl ketone and it responds to the chemical testing.

But, pentan-3-one is not a methyl ketone and it never responds to the iodoform test.

Answer 2

Answer:

Iodoform test

Explanation:

it is simplest way to distinguish between the two