MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

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

Answer: (C)

Solution

Phenylhydrazone formation shows a carbonyl compound, no Tollens' test excludes pentanal, no iodoform test excludes pentan-2-one (a methyl

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