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An organic compound of molecular formula $C_{4} H_{6} O$ is optically active. It loses its optical activity in aqueous as well as a basic solution when placed for a long time. The number of oximes formed by this compound is:

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The organic compound is $2 - m e t h y l$ $c y c l o$ $p r o p a n o n e$ . It forms $f o u r$ different oximes.

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