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MDCAT
Chemistry
2023

Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

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Question

Dry distillation of which of the following can be done to produce acetone?

Options
  • A

    Calcium acetate

  • B

    Calcium formate

  • C

    Ethyl acetate

  • D

    Acetic Acid

Explanation

Acetone is prepared by dry distillation of calcium acetate.

Hence, option A is correct.

Acetone is prepared by dry distillation of calcium acetate.

Formaldehyde is prepared by dry distillation of calcium formate.

Acetone is prepared by dry distillation of calcium acetate.

Acetone is prepared by dry distillation of calcium acetate.

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