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To distinguish between 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone which reagent can be used ?

A

`K_2Cr_2O_7//H_2SO_4`

B

Zn-Hg/HCl

C

`SeO_2`

D

Iodine / NaOH

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The correct Answer is:
D
Due to presence of active keto-methyl group 2-pentanone will respond to iodoform test, but 3-pentanone does not.
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