1.

Give simple tests to distinguish the following pairs of compotmds:Ethanal and propanalBenzoic acid and ethyl benzoateBenzaldehyde and acetophenone

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1.

Reagent

Ethanal

Propanal

NaOH(aq) + I2

Yellow ppt. of CHI3 form

No ppt.

2.

ReagentBenzoic acidEthyl benzoate
NaHCO3(aq)Brisk-effervescene due to release of CO2No reaction

3.

Reagent

Benzaldehyde

Acetophenone

Tollens’ reagent Ammoniacal AgNO3 and heat

Silver mirror will form on wall of test tube

No reaction



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