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An organic compound with the molecular folmula `C_(9)H_(10)O` form 2,4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollens reagent, and undergoes Cannizaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation, it gives 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.

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An organic compound with the molecular formula C_(9)H_(10)O forms 2,4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollens’ reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation, it gives 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.

(a) Give a possible explaination for each one of the following : - (i) There are two - NH_(2) groups in semicarbazide. However, only one such group is involvedin the formation of semicarbazones. (ii) Cyclohexanone forms cyanohydrin in good yield but 2,4,6 -trimethylcyclohexanone does not. (b) An organic compound with molecular formula C_(9)H_(10)O forms, 2,4 - DNP derivative, reduces Tollens' reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation it gives 1,2-benzene-di-carboxylic acid. Identify the compound.

(a) Give a plausible expianation for each one of the following : - (i) There are two - NH_(2) groupsin semicarbazide. However, only one such group is involvedin the formation of semicarbazones. (ii) Cyclohexanone forms cyanohydrin in good yield but 2,4,6 -trimethylcyclohexanone does not. (b) An organic compound with molecular formula C_(9)H_(10)O forms, 2,4 - DNP derivative, reduces Tollens' reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation it gives 1,2-benzene-di-carboxylic acid. Identify the compound.