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  4. The most appropriate reagent to distinguish between acetaldehyde and formaldehyde is :

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Q. The most appropriate reagent to distinguish between acetaldehyde and formaldehyde is :

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$HCHO$ does not undergo iodoform test, while acetaldehyde undergoes iodoform test $\left( I _2\right.$ in presence of base) to form yellow precipitate of iodoform.