“P” is an optically active compound with molecular formula . When “P” is treated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, it gives a positive test. However, in presence of Tollens reagent, “P” gives a negative test. Predict the structure of “P”. [2025]
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| Compound | Optical activity | Tollen’s test (given by aldehydes) | 2,4 DNP test (given by aldehydes and ketones) |
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Negative | Positive |
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Active | Negative | Positive |
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Active | Positive | Positive |
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Inactive | Negative | Positive |