Which reagent is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones?
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Which reagent is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones?
Benedict's solution
Tollens' reagent
Fehling's solution
All of the above
All of the mentioned reagents can be used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones, as aldehydes reduce these reagents while ketones do not.
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Q: Which reagent is used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones?
Solution: All of the mentioned reagents can be used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones, as aldehydes reduce these reagents while ketones do not.
