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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Dry distillation of Ca-acetate and Ca-propionate gives

Answer: (B)

Solution

The cross reaction of the acetate and propionate groups gives the mixed ketone (butanone), while an aldehyde such as butanal needs a formate salt

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