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Formaldehyde to acetaldehyde

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To convert formaldehyde (HCHO) to acetaldehyde (CH3CHO), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants and Products**: - The starting material is formaldehyde (HCHO). - The target product is acetaldehyde (CH3CHO). ...
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  • Acetone, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde can be distinguished when treated with:

    A
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    B
    `NH_(3)`
    C
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    Fehling's solution
    C
    Schiff's reagent
    D
    Caustic soda solution

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    A
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    Aldol condensation
    C
    Haloform reaction
    D
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