MHT CET Chemistry question

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids MHT CET

Which of the following reaction does not yield acetone?

(A)Dry distillation of calcium acetate
(B)Dry distillation of calcium formateCorrect
(C)Passing vapours of acetic acid over a heated catalyst at 300°C
(D)Passing vapours of isopropyl alcohol over a heated catalyst at 300°C

Answer: (B)

Solution

Calcium acetate, acetic acid vapour over (ketonic decarboxylation) and isopropyl alcohol

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