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An aromatic compound 'X' with molecular formulaC_9H_10Ogives the following chemical tests : (i) forms 2, 4-DNP derivative (ii) reduces Tollens' reagent (iii) undergoes Cannizzaro reaction, (iv) on vigorous oxidation, 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylicacid is obtained Identify the compound X.

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SOLUTION :Since compound .X. forms 2,4-DNP, so it must be an aldehyde or a KETONE. Since , it reduces TOLLENS. reagent , it must be an aldehyde . Since, on OXIDATION it gives 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid , it must be an o-alkyl substituted BENZALDEHYDE .Thus , the compound is o-ethylbenzaldehyde .


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