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Two isomeric compounds A and B have molecular formula `C_(3)H_(6)O`. A responds to silver mirror test but not B. B on treatment with Zn ( Hg) and conc. HCl gives propane. A and B are respectively.

A

ethanal and propanone

B

propanone and ethanal

C

propanal and propanone

D

propanaone and propanal

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The correct Answer is:
C
`C_(3)H_(6) Oimplies` Carbonyl compound.
`+ve` silver mirror test `implies` A is propanal.
Bundergoes Clemmensen's reaction `implies` B is acetone.
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