Give simple chemical test to distinguish between the following :
(i) Ethanal and Propanone
(ii) Phenol and Benzoic acid
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Give simple chemical test to distinguish between the following :
(i) Ethanal and Propanone
(ii) Phenol and Benzoic acid
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Answer:
(i) Tollens Test
(ii) Neutral FeCl3
Explanation:
Aldehydes ( ethanal) respond to Tollens test,( form silver mirror) but not ketones ( propanone).
Phenol reacts with Neutral FeCl3 to give violet, red or blue color and not benzoic acid.