Compound A (C₅H₁₀O) forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives a negative Tollen's test and negative iodoform test. On reducing A with Zn - Hg / HCl, n - pentane is formed. The compound A is

1⁰alcohol

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An aldehyde

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Secondary alcohol

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A ketone

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The correct option is D
A ketone

A is 3 - pentanone

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Compound A (C5H10O) forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives a negative Tollen's test and negative iodoform test. On reducing A with Zn - Hg / HCl, n - pentane is formed. The compound A is

The correct option is D A ketoneA is 3 - pentanone

Compound A (C₅H₁₀O) forms a phenyl hydrazone and gives a negative Tollen's test and negative iodoform test. On reducing A with Zn - Hg / HCl, n - pentane is formed. The compound A is

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