Aldehydes And Ketones Question 11

Question 11 - 01 February - Shift 1

Number of isomeric compounds with molecular formula $ C_9 H _{10} O$ which

(i) do not dissolve in $NaOH$

(ii) do not dissolve in $HCl$.

(iii) do not give orange precipitate with $2, 4$ - DNP

(iv) on hydrogenation give identical compound with molecular formula $C_9 H _{12} O$ is

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Answer: (2)

Solution:

Formula: Hydrogenation

As per the language of given question, the best possible isomeric structure is $Ph-CH=CH-O-CH_3$ (cis and trans). So, the answer is $2$.