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Propanal and propanone are two carbonyl compounds with the molecular formula . Describe how you would use chemical tests to distinguish between them, including reagents, conditions and expected observations.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Carbonyl compounds
Carbonyl compounds: describe question
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