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Write chemical test to distinguish between acetaldehyde and acetone

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Answered by Priyanka0809
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you can treat them with
#tollen reagent
#fehling solution

acetaldehyde shows action on these and acetone don't react
Answered by MajorLazer017
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Acetaldehyde gives red percipitate(ppt) on heating with Fehling's solution whereas acetone does not.

 CH_3CHO + 2CuO(present\: in\: Fehling's\: solution) ---)

CH_3COOH + Cu_2O(red \:ppt)

NOTE : This reaction takes place under the presence of heat energy.

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