Question

Give simple chemical test to distinguish between the following :
(i) Ethanal and Propanone
(ii) Phenol and Benzoic acid

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Tollens Test

(ii) Neutral FeCl3

Explanation:

Aldehydes ( ethanal) respond to Tollens test,( form silver mirror) but not ketones ( propanone).

Phenol reacts with Neutral FeCl3 to give violet, red or blue color and not benzoic acid.