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An organic compound 'A' having molecular formula C_(5)H_(10)O gives negative Tollens' test forms n-pentane on Clemmensen reduction but doesn't give iodoform test. Identify 'A' and give all the reactions involved. |
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Answer» Solution :The COMPOUND A is `underset("Pentan-3-one")(CH_(3)CH_(2)COCH_(2)CH_(3))` Tollen.s test is not given by ketones. Iodoform test is given by methyl ketones, SINCE this is not a methyl ketone, iodoform test is not given by pentan-3-one Clemmensen REDUCTION reaction. `underset("n-Pentane")(CH_(3)CH_(2)COCH_(2)CH_(3)underset(HCl)overset(Zn-Hg)(to)CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3))` |
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