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An organic compound 'X' having molecular formula C5H10O yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the Iodoform test and Tollen's test. It produces n-pentane on reduction. 'X' could be:

  1. 2-pentanone
  2. 3-pentanone
  3. n-amyl alcohol
  4. pentanal

Correct answer: n-amyl alcohol

Solution

The compound 'X' yields phenyl hydrazone, gives a negative response to the Iodoform test and Tollen's test, and produces n-pentane on reduction, indicating it is an alcohol.

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