Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesMedium

Question

Aldehyde and ketones can be distinguished by :

Options

A.Ammonia
B.H2SO4
C.Alkaline KMnO4
D.Fehling solution

Solution

Aldehydes and ketones can be distinguished by Fehling solution. Aldehydes can reduceit, whereas ketones cannot reduce it.

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