Question

Acetaldehyde and acetone can be distinguished by:

• A. Iodoform test
• B. Nitroprusside test
• C. Fehling's solution test
• D. C & P test

Hint:

Fehling’s solution distinguishes aldehydes from ketones.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Fehling's test. Aldehydes reduce Fehling’s solution.
Step 2: Behaviour of compounds. Acetaldehyde gives positive test, acetone does not.