identifying aldehydes and ketones Flashcards

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what is used to detect the presence of a carbonyl functional group

A

Brady’s reagent (2,4-DNP)

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what is used to distinguish between aldehyde and ketone

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Tollens’ reagent (solution of silver nitrate in aqueous ammonia)

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