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An organic compound X has molecular formula C_(5)H_(10)O. It does not reduce Fehling's solution but forms a bisulphite compound. It also gives positive Iodoform test. What are possible structure of X ? Explain your reasoning relating structure. |
| Answer» Solution :Ketone give +ve test with Iodoform. It is methyl-ketone. `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3) and CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-underset(CH_3)underset(|)CH-CH_(3)` are possible STRUCTURES of the COMPOUND. | |