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Grade 11Inorganic Chemistry

CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO can be distinguished chemically by
  1. Tollen test
  2. Fehling test
  3. Benedict test
  4. Iodoform test

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8 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer8 Years ago
It can be distinguished by iodoform test because iodoform test is only given the compounds having CH3CHO group with the exception of ethanol and C6H5CH2CHO wont give iodoform test since it is not containing any CH3CHO group