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Distinguish between the following : (i) `CH_(3)-CO-CH_(2)CH_(3)` and `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CHO` (ii) Ethanal and ethanoic acid.

Answer» (i) `CH_(3)-CO-CH_(2)CH_(3)` responds to idoform reaction (gives yellow precipitate) while `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CHO` fail to give.
(ii) Ethanoic acid gives a brisk effervescence with `NaHCO_(3)` solution while ethanal fail to do so.


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