JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following gives an aldehyde on dry distillation?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Dry distillation of calcium formate with calcium acetate undergoes a cross ketonic decarboxylation, HCOO⁻ + CH₃COO⁻ →

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Question ID VK-149068