KCET2009Chemistryd and f Block Elements
An organic compound X is oxidised by using acidified K ₂ Cr ₂ O ₇ . The product obtained reacts with phenyl hydrazine but does not answer silver mirror test. The possible structure of X is
Options
- ACH ₃ CH ₂ OH
- B( CH ₃ )₂ CHOH
- CCH ₃ CHO
Correct answer
C. CH ₃ CHO
Step-by-step solution
Ketone (ie, acetone) reacts with phenyl hydrazine but does not give silver mirror test.