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  4. For making distinction between 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone the reagent to be employed is

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Q. For making distinction between 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone the reagent to be employed is

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Due to presence of active keto-methy I group 2-pentanone wiII respond to iodoform test, but 3-pentanone does not.