Question

An organic compound X is oxidised by using acidified K2Cr2O7. The product obtained reacts with phenyl hydrazine,but does not answer silver mirror test. The possible structure of X is

(a)CH3COCH3
(b)(CH3)2 CHOH
(c)CH3 CHO
(d)CH3 CH2OH

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Answer 1

The answer is a as it is clearly written in the question that the compound doesn't undergo silver mirror test(Tollens reagent)

Tollens reagent only reacts with alcohol or aldehydes to produce an acid

Ketones do not give positive test for Tollens reagent

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