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Give tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds :
(i) Ethanol and Propanal
(ii) Phenol and Benzoic acid
(iii) Benzaldehyde and Acetophenone

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To distinguish between the given pairs of compounds, we can use specific chemical tests that exploit the differences in their functional groups. Here’s a step-by-step solution for each pair: ### (i) Distinguishing Ethanol and Propanal 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - Ethanol (C2H5OH) is an alcohol. - Propanal (C3H6O) is an aldehyde. ...
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