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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Calcium salt of fatty acid (A) on dry distillation gives (B). The compound (B) is not able to show reduction of Tollen's reagent. The compound (B) on aldol condensation gives 5-ethyl-5-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-heptanone. Which of the following is B?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Dry distillation of calcium propionate gives diethyl ketone (a ketone, so no Tollens' test), and its aldol addition gives ,

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