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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:
Which of the following reagents can help us to distinguish between the aldehyde and ketone?
Options:
Tollen's reagent
Benedict solution
Fehling solution
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Mild oxidizing agents such as Tollen's reagent, Fehling solution and Benedict's solution can be used to distinguish between aldehyde and ketones. Since ketones does not react with these reagents.