An acyclic hydrocarbon P, having molecular formula C₆H₁₀, gave acetone as the only organic product through the following sequence of reactions, in which Q is an intermediate organic compound.

The structure of compound P is

An acyclic hydrocarbon P, having molecular formula C₆H₁₀, gave acetone as the only organic product through the following sequence of reactions, in which Q is an intermediate organic compound.

The structure of the compound Q is

When a metal rod M is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound N, the solution turns light blue. Addition of aqueous NaCl to the blue solution gives a white precipitate O. Addition of aqueous NH₃ dissolves O and gives an intense blue solution.

When a metal rod M is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound N, the solution turns light blue. Addition of aqueous NaCl to the blue solution gives a white precipitate O. Addition of aqueous NH₃ dissolves O and gives an intense blue solution.

The compound N is