Question
Question: To distinguish between formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, we require...
To distinguish between formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, we require
A
Tollen's reagent
B
Fehling's solution
C
Schiff's reagent
D
Caustic soda solution
Answer
Caustic soda solution
Explanation
Solution
It is a Cannizzaro’s reaction.
It is aldol condensation reaction.