CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO can be distinguished chemically by:
A
Benedict test
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B
Iodoform test
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C
Tollen's reagent test
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D
Fehling solution test
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Solution
The correct option is B Iodoform test CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO react with Tollen's reagent, Fehlings solution and Benedict's solution. But CH3CHO reacts with NaOH and I2 to give yellow crystals of Iodoform while C6H5CH2CHO doesn't react with it. So, iodoform test is used.