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Compound X with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O can be formed from 2-ethyl-1-butanol. Compound X is also easily oxidized to yield a carboxylic acid. Using this information, determine the condensed structural formula of Compound X and provide its IUPAC name.

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Structural formula of Compound X, C6H12O, derived from 2-ethyl-1-butanol.

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Tollens' test reaction diagram showing silver mirror formation.

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Benedict's test reaction diagram indicating color change for reducing sugars.

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Chemical structure of a carboxylic acid formed from Compound X.

Compound X with a molecular formula of C6H12O can be formed from 2-ethyl-1-butanol. Compound X is also easily oxidized to yield a carboxylic acid. Using this information, determine the condensed structural formula of Compound X and provide its IUPAC name.

Compound X with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O can be formed from 2-ethyl-1-butanol. Compound X is also easily oxidized to yield a carboxylic acid. Using this information, determine the condensed structural formula of Compound X and provide its IUPAC name.