Single Choice

A compound has molecular formula $$C_6H_{12}O.$$ It does not reduce Tollens or Fehling's reagent, but gives a crystalline derivative with 2,4-dinitro-phenyl hydrazine. With alkali and $$I_2,$$ it gives yellow solid with a medicinal odour. Clemmensen reduction converts it to 2-methylpentane. The structural formula of the compound is most likely to be:

A$$CH_3-COCH_2-CH-(CH_3)_2$$
Correct Answer
B$$CH_3-CH_2-CO-CH-(CH_3)_2$$
C$$CH_3CH_2CH_2-CO-CH_2CH_3$$
D(CH3)2−CH−CO−CH−(CH3)2

Solution

Proceeding reverse to get the initial compound.
So, the initial compound is $$\mathrm{CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH-(CH_3)_2}$$
Hence, Option "A" is the correct answer.

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