Question

write the structure of 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone and suggest a chemical test to distinguish between them ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

popoph rule

Explanation:

CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CH3 is 2- pentanone

CH3-CH2-CO-CH2-CH2 is 3 -pentanone

this rule tell us that oxidation of keto group.