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A substance `C_(5)H_(10)O` does not reduce Fehling's solution, forms a phenylhdrazone, shows the haloform reaction, and can be converted into n-pentane by strong reduction. The structure formula of the original substance is:

A

`CH_(3)COC_(3)H_(7)`

B

`C_(2)H_(5)COC_(2)H_(5)`

C

`CH_(3)COCH(CH_(3))_(2)`

D

`C_(4)H_(9)CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
A
(A) is a keto compound and contains `(MeCO-)` group and converts into pentane.
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