CBSE 2025 · Region 5 · Set 2 · Q21 · 2 marks
(a)Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between $\displaystyle 3$-pentanone and $\displaystyle 2$-pentanone.(b)Write an equation for Clemmensen reduction.
(a)
Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between $\displaystyle 3$-pentanone and $\displaystyle 2$-pentanone.
(b)
Write an equation for Clemmensen reduction.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
Add NaOH and iodine to both the compounds and heat, $\displaystyle 2$-Pentanone gives yellow ppt of
iodoform (CHI3) whereas $\displaystyle 3$-Pentanone does not.
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