NCERT Exercise 8.10 - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Question: An organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O forms 2,4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollens’ reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation, it gives 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.
Answer: **NCERT answer:** 2-Ethylbenzaldehyde (draw the structure yourself ).
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