${\rm{C}}{{\rm{H}}_3}{\rm{COC}}{{\rm{H}}_3}\;and\;{\rm{C}}{{\rm{H}}_3}{\rm{C}}{{\rm{H}}_2}{\rm{CHO}}$ can be distinguished by

NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ALDEHYDES & KETONES & CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}_3}\mathrm{COC}{\mathrm{H}_3}\;and\;\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}_3}\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{CHO}

can be distinguished by

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Correct option: B

Tollen’s reagent

Option B (Tollen’s reagent) is correct because it can oxidize aldehydes (CH3CH2CHO) but not ketones (CH3COCH3).