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Q. Acetaldehyde and acetone can be identified by:

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Acetaldehyde and acetone can be identified by Schiffs test. When dil. solution of aldehydes is added to Schiffs reagent restores its red colour. This is known as Schiffs test for aldehydes. Ketones do not give this test.