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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

2-Pentanone and 3-pentanone can be distinguished by:

Answer: (D)

Solution

2-Pentanone (a methyl ketone) gives a positive iodoform test, while 3-pentanone (not a methyl ketone) does not.

Question ID VK-149685