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:

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3-pentanone. The compound 'X' forms a phenyl hydrazone, indicating it is a ketone or aldehyde. It gives a negative iodoform test, ruling out methyl ketones, and a negative Tollen's test, ruling out aldehydes. Reduction to n-pentane confirms it is a symmetrical ketone, i.e., 3-pentanone.

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:

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