Aldehydes and Ketones - Preparation of Ketones

An organic compound (X) with molecular formula C₉H₁₀O gives positive 2, 4-DNP and Tollen's test It undergoes Cannizarro reaction and on vigorous oxidation, it gives 1, 4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid. Compound (X) is:

Compound \[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{.....}\ce{O}\\
\phantom{.....}||\\
\ce{Ph - O - C - Ph}
\end{array}\] can be prepared by the reaction of ______.

Which of the following compounds when treated with dibenzylcadmium yields benzyl methyl ketone?

Write the structure of the product of the following reaction:

Complete the synthesis by giving missing starting material, reagent or product.

Which of the following will not give the iodo form test?

How will you bring about the following conversion in not more than two steps?

Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone

Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of \[\ce{Hg^{2+}}\] ions as a catalyst. Which of the following products will be formed on addition of water to but-1-yne under these conditions.