Which of the following pairs can be differentiated using the iodoform test?

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18 Mar 2019
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The iodoform test is useful for distinguishing between all these pairs: ethanol and methanol, acetaldehyde and methanal, as well as acetone and diethyl ketone. Therefore, all the options listed can be differentiated using this test.

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