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Nomenclature, Structure and Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones

Which compound gives a positive 2,4-DNP test and forms a hydrocarbon with eight carbons upon Clemmensen reduction?

Heptan-2-one (CH₃COCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃) reacts with 2,4-DNP (ketone) and reduces to heptane (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃), an eight-carbon hydrocarbon.

Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids > Topic: Nomenclature, Structure and Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones

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