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Published on: August 12, 2026
The reagent which can be used to distinguish acetophenone from benzophenone is
A
2,4‐dinitrophenylhydrazine
B
aqueous solution of 
C
Benedict reagent
D
and NaOH. (1990) 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Acetophenone reacts with x 
and 
to give yellow ppt . of 
but
benzophenone 
does not. Hence, it can be used to distinguish between them.
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