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Give one chemical test to distinguish between formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
Give one chemical test to distinguish between formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
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Acetaldehyde is the only aldehyde that gives a positive iodoform test!
Updated On: Mar 11, 2026
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