The compounds CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 can be distinguished from each other using

a

Dilute ammonia

b

Benedict's solution

c

Tollen's reagent

d

Sodium hydroxide solution

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whit3
2 years ago

C is correct. Why?

Tollens' reagent can distinguish between CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 because it reacts with aldehydes like CH3CH2CHO to form a silver mirror, while it does not react with ketones like CH3COCH3.

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