Question

Aldehydes can be distinguished from ketones byusing

• A. Schiffs reagent
• B. Conc. $\ce{H_2SO_4}$
• C. Anhy. $\ce{ZnCl_2}$
• D. Resorcinol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Schiffs reagent

Answer 2

Aldehydes restore the pink colour of Schiff's reagent but ketone does not.