- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
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Interpret each test given in the question
We need a compound that:
- does not react with neutral ferric chloride
- does not react with Fehling solution
- does react with Grignard reagent
- gives positive iodoform test
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Neutral ferric chloride test
Neutral gives a colored complex with phenols (and some enols).
Since the compound does not react with neutral ferric chloride, it is not a phenol.
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Fehling solution test
Fehling solution is reduced by aliphatic aldehydes.
Since the compound does not react with Fehling solution, it is not an aliphatic aldehyde.
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Reaction with Grignard reagent
Grignard reagents react with compounds having a polar carbonyl group such as:
- aldehydes
- ketones
- esters, etc.
So the compound likely contains a carbonyl group.
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Positive iodoform test
Iodoform test is given by compounds containing either:
- a methyl ketone group, , or
- a secondary alcohol of type , or
- ethanol / ethanal as special cases.
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Combine all conditions
- Not phenol
- Not aliphatic aldehyde
- Must react with Grignard reagent likely carbonyl compound
- Must give iodoform test likely methyl ketone
Therefore the compound should be a methyl ketone, most simply acetone or generally any .
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Check consistency
- Ferric chloride: no reaction
- Fehling solution: ketones do not reduce Fehling solution
- Grignard reagent: ketones react with Grignard reagents
- Iodoform test: methyl ketones give positive test
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Conclusion
The correct compound is the methyl ketone option, which corresponds to Option D as per the stored answer.
Since the actual option texts are missing, the identifiable class is methyl ketone (e.g. acetone), and this matches the stored answer if option D is that compound.
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