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Test to distinguish between ethanol and acetaldehyde

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Answered by RishabhRDX
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Test 1:

On adding ethanoic acid to ethanol, a fruity smell is evolved which is due to formation of Ester.
On adding ethanoic acid to acetaldehyde, no such fruity smell is noticed.

Test 2:

On adding ethanol to sodium metal, Hydrogen gas is liberated which burns with a pop sound.

On adding acetaldehyde to sodium metal, Hydrogen gas is not liberated.
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