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An organic compound (A) C(6)H(12)O react...

An organic compound (A) `C_(6)H_(12)O` reacts with hydroxylamine to give an oxime. It also reduces Tollen's reagent and undergoes cannizzaro's reaction. What is the structure of (A)? Write down the different reactions involved.

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To solve the problem, we need to identify the structure of the organic compound (A) with the formula C₆H₁₂O, which reacts with hydroxylamine to form an oxime, reduces Tollen's reagent, and undergoes a Cannizzaro reaction. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Determine the Degree of Unsaturation (DU)**: - The formula for Degree of Unsaturation (DU) is given by: \[ \text{DU} = \frac{C - H + N + 2}{2} ...
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