An organic compound ‘X’ having molecular formula C₄H₈O₂ yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the iodoform test and Tollen’s test. It produces n-pentane on reduction. ‘X’ could be ______.
A
pentanal
B
$pentan^{-2}-one$
C
$pentan^{-3}-one$
D
n-amyl alcohol

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An organic compound ‘X’ having molecular formula C₄H₈O₂ yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the iodoform test and Tollen’s test. It produces n-pentane on reduction. ‘X’ could be ______.

A

pentanal

B

$pentan^{-2}-one$

C

$pentan^{-3}-one$

D

n-amyl alcohol

Accepted Answer

pentan^{-2}-one

Answer

pentanal

Answer

pentan^{-3}-one

Answer

n-amyl alcohol

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