An organic compound $A$ has the molecular formula $C_3H_6O$ and it undergoes the iodoform test. When saturated with dilute $HCl$,it gives $B$ with the molecular formula $C_9H_{14}O$. $A$ and $B$ respectively are:

  • A
    Propanal and mesitylene
  • B
    Propanone and mesityl oxide
  • C
    Propanone and $2,6-$dimethyl$-2,5-$heptadien$-4-$one
  • D
    Propanone and mesitylene oxide

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$B$. Benzaldehyde does not give Fehling's test.
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