How do you quickly differentiate between an aliphatic and an aromatic compound in the laboratory?
University of Ilorin CHM108 practice past question
- By performing an ignition test
- By reacting it with sodium hydroxide
- By measuring its relative density
- By testing its solubility in cold water
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