Q 12.1 What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case.
(ix) 2,4-DNP-derivative
2,4-DNP-derivative-
These are produced when aldehyde and ketone are reacted with the 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine in a weak basic medium. 2, 4DNP test is used for distinguishing between aldehyde and ketone.
For example: