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Distinguish between 2-pentanal and 2-pentanone |
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Answer» Pentanal and 2-pentanone can be distinguished by USING Tollens' reagent. ... Pentanal is an aldehyde whereas 2-pentanone is KETONE. Pentanal REACTS with Tollens' reagent to GIVE a silver mirror on glass surface. Ketone does not react with Tollens' reagent. |
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