JEE Main Chemistry question

Acetaldehyde cannot show

(A)Iodoform test
(B)Lucas testCorrect
(C)Benedict's test
(D)Tollen's test

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Lucas test (ZnCl₂/HCl) is specific for distinguishing primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols by the rate of formation of an alkyl chloride; it is not applicable to

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