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Write the difference between ethanol and acetaldehyde

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Answered by Benipal07
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Method to distinguish

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. 
Answered by Grewal007
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Answer:

Method to distinguish

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.

Explanation:

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