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Published on: August 12, 2026
Consider the reactions,
Identify 
and 
A
‐Methoxymethane, 
‐Ethanol, 
‐Ethanoic acid, Z ‐Semicarba z ide.
B
‐Ethanal, 
‐Ethanol, Y ‐But‐2‐enal, 
‐Semicarbazone.
C
‐Ethanol, 
‐Acetaldehyde, 
‐Butanone, 
‐Hydrazone.
D
‐Methoxymethane, 
‐Ethanoic acid, 
‐Acetate ion, 
‐
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Since, A gives silver mirror test, it must be an aldehyde and aldehydes are formed by oxidation of 
alcohols. Thus, ‘ X is a 1o alcohol, i . e ., 
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