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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones

An organic compound \('X '\) having molecular formula \(C_5H_{10}O\) yields phenylhydrazone and gives negative response to the iodoform test and Tollens'  test. It produces \(n-\)pentane on reduction. \('X '\) could be

  1. A \({3-}\)pentanone
  2. B \(n-\)amyl alcohol
  3. C pentanal
  4. D \({2-}\)pentanone.
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(A) \({3-}\)pentanone

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Compound '\(X\)'  yields phenylhydrazone \(\Rightarrow \) \(\begin{matrix}
   O  \\
   ||  \\
   -C-  \\
\end{matrix}\) group
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