Compound A of molecular formula C_(3)H_(6)O does not reduce Tollen's reagent and Fehling's solution. Compound A undergoes Clemmensed reduction to give compound B of molecular formula C_(3)H_(8). Compound A in the presence of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) condenses to give an aromatic compound C of molecular formula C_(9)H_(12). Identify A, B and C. Explain the reactions.

Compound A of molecular formula C_(3)H_(6)O does not reduce Tollen's r

1.	Compound A of molecular formula C_(3)H_(6)O does not reduce Tollen's reagent and Fehling's solution. Compound A undergoes Clemmensed reduction to give compound B of molecular formula C_(3)H_(8). Compound A in the presence of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) condenses to give an aromatic compound C of molecular formula C_(9)H_(12). Identify A, B and C. Explain the reactions.
Answer» Solution :(i) COMPOUND A of molecular FORMULA `C_(3)H_(6)O` does not REDUCE Tollen's reagent and Fehling's solution. (ii) Compound A undergoes Clemmensen reduction to give compound B of molecular formula `C_(3)H_(8)`. (iii) Compound A in the presence of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` CONDENSES to give an AROMATIC compound C of molecular formula `C_(9)H_(12)`.