Mention two reactions that are given by acetaldehyde but not acetone.

Acetaldehyde cannot give

Acetaldehyde to but-2-enoic acid

Explain the similarity in chemical properties of acetaldehyde and acetone. Write any three tests that are useful to differentiate acetaldehyde from acetone.

Write any two physical properties of acetaldehyde and two of acetone.

Name one reagent used to distinguish acetaldehyde and acetone.

Which one of the following reagents reacts with both acetaldehyde and acetone?

Acetone on reaction with chlorine gives normally