JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question
"P" is an optically active compound with molecular formula C₆H₁₂O. When 'P' is treated with 2, 4–dinitrophenlhydrazine, it gives a positive test. However, in presence of Tollens reagent, "P" gives a negative test. Predict the structure of "P"
Answer: (1)
Solution
Negative Tollens test rules out aldehyde (options 2). Option 1 has a chiral center making it optically active, matching all conditions.