An organic compound ( X ) with molecular formula C 9 H 10 O gives positive 2,4-DNP and…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

An organic compound (X) with molecular formula C9H10O gives positive 2,4-DNP and Tollen’s tests. It undergoes Cannizzaro reaction and on vigorous oxidation it gives 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Compound (X) is
  1. benzaldehyde
  2. o-methylbenzaldehyde
  3. p-ethylbenzaldehyde
  4. 2, 2-dimethylhexanal

Answer

(C) p -ethylbenzaldehyde

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