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An unknown compound A, C5H10O, gives a positive test with 2,4-DNP but a negative test with Tollen's reagent. It also gives a yellow precipitate with I2/NaOH. A is:

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Important Questions on Purification of Organic Compounds (Qualitative and Quantitative)

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Show the scheme to separate a mixture of organic compounds containing following components; benzyl alcohol, phenol, aniline and benzoic acid.
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Give a roadmap figure showing the separation of p-cresol, benzoic acid and cyclohexanone. 
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Give a schematic diagram for the separation of the following water insoluble compounds present in a mixture.C6H5Cl, C6H5CHO, C6H5COOH, p - CH3C6H4·OH and C6H5N(CH3)2

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If liquid compound decomposes at its boiling point, which method(s) can you choose for its purification. It is known that the compound is stable at low pressure, steam volatile and insoluble in water.
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By mistake, an alcohol (boiling point 97°C) was mixed with a hydrocarbon (boiling point 68°C). Suggest a suitable method to separate the two compounds. Explain the reason for your choice.
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Benzoic acid is an organic compound. Its crude sample can be purified by crystallisation from hot water. What characteristic differences in the properties of benzoic acid and the impurity make this process of purification suitable?