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प्रश्न
Distinguish between:
C6H5-COCH3 and C6H5-CHO
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उत्तर
Acetophenone has methyl group attached to carbonyl carbon while benzaldehyde does not. Therefore, we can use iodoform test to distinguish between the two. Acetophenone will undergo iodoform test and give a yellow precipitate.

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| B. | ![]() |
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| C. | ![]() |
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