KCET2015ChemistryHydrocarbons
Acetic acid is treated with ( Ca ( OH )₂ ) and the product so obtained is subjected to dry distillation. The final product is
Options
- Aothanal
- Bpropanal
- Cpropanone
- Dethanol
Correct answer
C. propanone
Step-by-step solution
When acetic acid reacts with slaked lime, calcium acetate is formed, which on dry distillation produces ketone. ( 2 CH ₃ COOH + Ca ( OH )₂ ( CH ₃ COO )₂ Ca +2 H ₂ O )