Exercise 03: Acetone

Question 1

1. Place 1 mL of sample in a test tube. Add a few drops of freshly prepared alkaline solution of _____. Observe for the formation of color. Add excess _____ and observe for the color change.

Answer 1

1. Sodium Nitroprusside; Acetic Acid

Question 2

Place the sample in a flask and add _____. Distill and observe for the formation of precipitate.

Answer 2

Nessler’s Reagent (1:1)