Aldehydes Ketones Question 77
Question: An organic compound ‘A’ has the molecular formula $ C_3H_6O, $ it undergoes iodoform test. When saturated with dil. $ HCl $ is gives ‘B’ of molecular formula $ C_9H _{14}O $ . A and B respectively are
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Options:
A) Propanal and mesitylene
B) Propanone and mesityl oxide
C) Propanone and 2,6-dimethyl -2, 5-heptadien-4-one
D) Propanone and mesitylene oxide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The compound A with formula $ C_3H_6O $ gives iodoform test, it is propanone forms a compound B having carbon atoms three times, the number of carbon atoms in propanone, it is 2, 6-dimethyl-2, 5-heptadien-4-one.