engineering chemistry MCQ #458

The reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones is

engineering chemistry MCQ #458

  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) Grignard reagent

    Answer: Both A and B

    Explanation: Both Tollens' reagent and Fehling's solution are used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones, as they react with aldehydes but not ketones.