Aldehydes Ketones Question 68
Question: An important reaction of acetone is autocondensation in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give the aromatic compound
[KCET 2003; MP PET 1986, 89; MP PMT 1992, 2000]
Options:
A) Mesitylene
B) Mesityl oxide
C) Trioxan
D) Phorone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ 3CH_3COCH_3\underset{-3H_2O}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Conc.H_2SO_4}}} $
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