An organic compound 'X' having molecular formula C 5 H 10 O yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative…

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:
  1. Pentanal
  2. 2-Pentanone
  3. 3-Pentanone
  4. n-Amyl alcohol

Solution


The above ketone does not give Tollen's test & iodo form test as it does not have aldehyde or ketonic group.

Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 1)

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