Carbonyl chemistry, named reactions (Aldol, Cannizzaro, Clemmensen) and acid derivatives.
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Q1 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · MEDIUM
A compound C₄H₈O does not reduce Tollen's reagent but forms a yellow precipitate with I₂/NaOH. On treatment with CH₃MgBr followed by hydrolysis, it yields 2-methylbutan-2-ol. The compound is:
Q2 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · HARD
A carboxylic acid A (C₅H₁₀O₂) on heating with soda lime gives a hydrocarbon B which on monochlorination gives only one product C. Compound A is:
Q3 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · EASY
Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between propanal and propanone?