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Problem 4 - Entrance Test

Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between acetaldehyde and acetone?

Correct: D

Acetaldehyde, being an aldehyde, will reduce Tollen's reagent and Fehling's solution, forming a silver mirror or a red precipitate of Cu2O, respectively. Acetone, being a ketone, does not reduce these reagents. I2/NaOH (iodoform test) will also distinguish, with acetaldehyde giving a positive test (yellow precipitate of iodoform). Therefore, all are valid