Question

An organic compound (X) with molecular formula $\mathrm { C } _ { 9 } \mathrm { H } _ { 10 } \mathrm { O }$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

• A. Benzaldehyde
• B. o-Methylbenzaldehyde
• C. p-ethylbenzaldehyde
• D. 2,2-dimethylhexanal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

p-ethylbenzaldehyde

Answer 2

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