Question

Give simple chemical test to distinguish between Benzaldehyde and Acetophenone.

Write the reaction involved in Cannizaro's reaction.

Why are the boiling point of aldehydes and ketones lower than that of corresponding carboxylic acids ?

An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula C5H8O2 is reduced to n-pentane with hydrazine followed by heating with NaOH and Glycol. 'A' forms a dioxime with hydroxylamine and gives a positive Iodoform and Tollen's test. Identify 'A' and give its reaction for Iodoform and Tollen's test.