Question

Appropriate reagent used to distinguish between acetaldehyde and acetone is

• A. Hinsberg reagent
• B. Schiff's reagent
• C. Lucas reagent
• D. none of these

Hint:

Schiff's reagent test is a qualitative test to detect aldehydes, giving a pink/magenta color due to the formation of a complex.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Schiff’s reagent is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Aldehydes react with Schiff’s reagent to give a pink color, whereas ketones do not react. Since acetaldehyde is an aldehyde and acetone is a ketone, Schiff’s reagent can differentiate between them