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Explain about Schiff's reagent test? |
| Answer» Solution :Dilute solution of ALDEHYDE when added to Schiff.s reagent (Rosaniline hydrochloride dissolved in water and its red colour decolourised by passing `SO_2`) yields its red colour. This is known as Schiffs. test for aldehyde. Ketones do not GIVE this test. Acetone however gives a POSITIVE test but SLOWLY. | |