A compound having molecular formula C 5 H 10 O gives red-orange ppt with 2, 4, DNP but gives negative response to NaHSO 3 . Then compound is :

Question

A compound having molecular formula C 5 ​ H 10 ​ O gives red-orange ppt with 2, 4, DNP but gives negative response to NaHSO 3 ​ . Then compound is :

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Explaining the Question :-

Question is asking about structure of $C_{5} H_{10} O$ which full fill given reaction conditions.

Concept:-

This question is based(1) 2, 4-DNA test(2) $NaHSO_{3}$ test

Solution :- ⇒ 2, 4-DND test $\Rightarrow$ Aldehyde and ketone

$\Rightarrow NaNHSO_{3}$ test ⇒ Aldehyde and aliphatic methyl ketones

only option 2 satisfy given conditions.

Final Answer :- (B)

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