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Name two reagents which can be used to distinguish acetaldehyde from acetone?

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To distinguish acetaldehyde from acetone, we can use two specific reagents: Tollen's reagent and Fehling's solution. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how these reagents work: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - Acetaldehyde (ethanal) has the chemical formula \( \text{CH}_3\text{CHO} \). - Acetone (propanone) has the chemical formula \( \text{CH}_3\text{C}(=O)\text{CH}_3 \). ...
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  2. What is Tollen's reagent? Write one usefulness of this reagent.

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