Q.

What is the test to differentiate between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one?

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a

 Iodoform test

b

 Benedict’s test

c

 Fehling’s test

d

Aldol condensation test

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Only methyl ketone group gives positive iodoform so compound pentan-2-one will give iodoform test and pentan-3-one will not give.

Hence, the correct option is (A) Iodoform test.

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