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because apparently, propanone is a ketone, and ketons do not have a hydrogen which could get oxidised, unlike aldehydes which do.

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Q: Why is ethanal can react with acidified potassium dichromate but propanone cannot?
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What is the chemical test to differentiate between Ethanal and Propanone?

ethanal and propanone both are carbonyl compounds but ethanal shows reducing properties due to presence of hydrogen on carbonyl group it reduces tollens fehling solution schiffs reagent


What are the properties of ethanol in terms of burning and partial oxidation?

Ethanol burns readily in a plentiful supply of air to form carbon dioxide and water. In a very limited amount of air carbon or carbon monoxide may be formed. In the test tube it is oxidised to ethanal and then ethanoic acid by such reagents as acidified potassium dichromate solution. Oxidation to ethanoic acid by oxygen is catalysed by the enzymes in certain bacteria (acetobacter).


What are the Reactions of ethanal with potassium permanganate?

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How many atoms of hydrogen are there in an ethanal molecule?

There are four hydrogen atoms in an ethanal molecule, CH3CHO.


What are some other names for 'ethanal'?

Some other names for ethanal include acetaldehyde, acetic aldehyde, and ethyl aldehyde. Ethanal is actually the IUPAC name for the organic chemical compound acetaldehyde.


Ethanal to acetaldehyde?

Yes.


What is the chemical formula for ethanal?

The chemical formula of ethanal (acetic aldehyde) is CH3CHO.


What is the oxidation numberS of ethanal?

Ethanal = C2H4O O.S of O = -2 O.S. of H = +1 O.S. of C = -1


What is the name of CH3COH?

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What homologus series is ethanal in?

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Is ethanal soluble in water?

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