An organic compound with the molecular formula \( C_9H_{10}\)O forms \(2,4-DNP\) derivative,reduces Tollens’ reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction.On vigorous oxidation,it gives \(1,2-benzenedicarboxylic\) acid.Identify the compound.
Give examples and suggest reasons for the following features of the transition metal chemistry:
Give one chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds. (i) Methylamine and dimethylamine (ii) Secondary and tertiary amines (iii) Ethylamine and aniline (iv) Aniline and benzylamine (v) Aniline and N-methylaniline
Explain why is ortho nitrophenol more acidic than ortho methoxyphenol.