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(C) The reaction of propan$-2-$ol with $PCC$ gives propanone (a ketone),which is product $A$.The reaction of propan$-1-$ol with $PCC$ gives propanal (

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Tollen's reagent

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(C) The reaction of propan$-2-$ol with $PCC$ gives propanone (a ketone),which is product $A$.The reaction of propan$-1-$ol with $PCC$ gives propanal (an aldehyde),which is product $B$.Aldehydes and ketones can be differentiated using Tollen's reagent,as aldehydes give a positive silver mirror test while ketones do not.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

How can $A$ and $B$ be differentiated?

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