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An organic compound 'X' having molecular formula C5H10O yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the Iodoform test and Tollen's test. It produces n-pentane on reduction. 'X' could be
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A pentanal
  • B 3-pentanone
  • C 2-pentanone
  • D n-amyl alcohol
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3-pentanone
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According to questions CH3-CH2-C||O-CH2-CH3 does not give iodoform as well as Tollen’s test
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