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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which test allows us to distinguish between benzophenone and acetophenone? 

Options:

Lassaigne's test

Iodoform test

Victor-Meyer test

Lucas test

Correct Answer:

Iodoform test

Explanation:

Acetophenone gives yellow ppt of iodoform with alkaline solution of iodine (Iodoform test). On the other hand benzophenone does not react of the iodoform test due to the absence of a methyl group directly attached to the carbonyl group.