engineering chemistry MCQ #334

The reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #334

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones is?

    • A) Tollens' reagent
    • B) Fehling's solution
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) NaHSO3

    Answer: Both A and B

    Explanation: Both Tollens' reagent and Fehling's solution can distinguish between aldehydes and ketones, as aldehydes react with both, while ketones do not.