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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid NEET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

An organic compound having molecular formula yields phenyl hydrazone and

gives negative response to the iodoform test and Tollen's test. It produces -pentane on reduction. could be

A
pentanal
B
2-pentanone
C
3-pentanone
D
n-amyl alcohol

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The correct answer is:
C

Since, the compound yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the iodoform

test and Tollen's test, it must contain a group but is neither a methyl ketone nor an aldehyde.

The structure of having molecular formula . could be

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