1. Tardigrade
  2. Question
  3. Chemistry
  4. A compound (X) with a molecular formula C5H10O gives a positive 2,4-DNP test but a negative Tollens’ test On oxidation it gives a carboxylic acid (Y) with a molecular formula C3H6O2. Potassium salt of (Y) undergoes Kolbe’s reaction and gives a hydrocarbon (Z). (X), (Y) and (Z) respectively are

Q. A compound with a molecular formula gives a positive test but a negative Tollens’ test On oxidation it gives a carboxylic acid with a molecular formula . Potassium salt of undergoes Kolbe’s reaction and gives a hydrocarbon and respectively are

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Solution:

Since the compound gives positive test and negative Tollens’ test, it is a ketone.
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