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  4. When an organic compound ' A ' with molecular formula C5H10O reacts with Tollens' reagent, it forms a silver mirror. With phenylhydrazine, it forms phenylhydrazone and in alkaline medium it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction giving an acid and an alcohol. Identify the structure of ' A '.

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Q. When an organic compound ' $A$ ' with molecular formula $C_{5}H_{10}O$ reacts with Tollens' reagent, it forms a silver mirror. With phenylhydrazine, it forms phenylhydrazone and in alkaline medium it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction giving an acid and an alcohol. Identify the structure of ' $A$ '.

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$\left(A\right)\overset{Tollens ' reagent}{ \rightarrow }$ Silver mirror.
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