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CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO can be distinguished chemically by

(a) Benedict's test

(b) Iodoform test

(c) Tollens' reagent test

(d) Fehling's solution test

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The correct option is: (b) Iodoform test

Explanation:

Acetaldehyde, acetone and methyl ketones having CH3CO- group undergo haloform reaction. Thus CH3CHO will give yellow precipitate with I2 and NaOH but C6H5CH2CHO will not.

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