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Suggest a reagent to distinguish acetaldehyde from acetone.

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To distinguish acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) from acetone (CH₃COCH₃), we can use Tollens' reagent, which is a solution of silver ammoniacal salt. Below is the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the Compounds - **Acetaldehyde**: CH₃CHO (an aldehyde) - **Acetone**: CH₃COCH₃ (a ketone) ### Step 2: Understand the Reagent - **Tollens' Reagent**: It is represented as Ag(NH₃)₂OH, which is a solution of silver(I) oxide in ammonia. This reagent is used to test for aldehydes. ...
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