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What is brady's reagent, and what is it's function?​

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It is 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, it confirms presence of a carbonyl functional group [ hydrazine and ketone ]

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Brady's reagent or Borche's reagent, is prepared by dissolving 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine in a solution containing methanol and some concentrated sulfuric acid. This solution is used to detect ketones and aldehydes.

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