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Give a chemical test to distinguish between benzaldehyde and acetophenone.
Give a chemical test to distinguish between benzaldehyde and acetophenone.
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Fehling's solution is used to differentiate between aldehydes and ketones. Aldehydes will give a positive result, while ketones do not.
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To distinguish between benzaldehyde and acetophenone, you can use the Fehling's test. Benzaldehyde will give a positive result (a red precipitate) with Fehling's solution, as it is an aldehyde. Acetophenone, being a ketone, will not react with Fehling's solution.
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