Aldehydes Ketones Question 44

Question: Consider the following transformations: $ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{CaCO_3}A\xrightarrow{heat}B\xrightarrow[NaOH]{I_2}C $ The molecular formula of C is

Options:

A) $ CH_3-\underset{I}{\overset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\overset{|}{\mathop{C}}}}}}-CH_3 $

B) $ ICH_2-COCH_3 $

C) $ CHI_3 $

D) $ CH_3I $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ CH_3COOH+CaCO_3\to \underset{(A)}{\mathop{{{( CH_3COO )}_2}}}Ca\xrightarrow{Heat} $