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An organic compound 'X' is oxidised by using acidified `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`. The product obtained reacts with phenyl hydrazine but does not answer silver mirror test. The possible structure of 'X' is `:`

A

2-propanol

B

Ethanal

C

Ethanol

D

`CH_3CH_2CH_3`

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The correct Answer is:
A

Ketones do not reduce Tollen's solution therefore, X is 2-propanol.
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