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Compound (A), C(5)H(10)O, forms a phenyl...

Compound (A), `C_(5)H_(10)O`, forms a phenylhdrazone, gives regative Tollens' and iodoforms tests and is reduced to pentane. What is the compound ?

A

A primary alcohol

B

A secondary alcohol

C

An aldehyde

D

A ketone

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alcohols will not react with phenyl hydrazine . Aldehyde will not give - ve Tollen' s ` because` A is a ketone.
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