A compound $C_{5}H_{10}O$ gives a positive test of carbonyl group, gives a negative test with Fehling solution but gives positive haloform test and on reduction it gives normal pentane. Identify the compound

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(1) Ketone gives negative test with Fehling solution
(2) Ketone containing $–COCH_{3}$ group gives positive haloform test

Q. A compound $C_{5}H_{10}O$ gives a positive test of carbonyl group, gives a negative test with Fehling solution but gives positive haloform test and on reduction it gives normal pentane. Identify the compound

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