Question

An organic compound a with molecular formula c8h8o gives positive dnp

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

• Compound A with molecular formula C8H8O give positive DNP and iodoform test it neither reduce tollens reagent nor does it decolourise bromine water white.The structure of A is benzophenone i.e PhCOCH3.
• As it is a ketone, it can not reduce tollen's reagent to give silver mirror. It also does not decolourise bromine water as double bond of phenyl ring is involved in reaction with bromine water.Hence this compound A is nothing but a ketone.