MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesPhysical and chemical properties of Aldehydes &Ketones

Acetone on distillation with conc. H2SO4 forms

A.phorone

B.acrolein

C.mesitylene✓ Correct

D.mesityl oxide

Explanation

Acetone is a compound having formula 퐶퐻3퐶푂퐶퐻3 and when it reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid it forms a cyclic compound. 3 moles of acetone on distillation with concentrated sulphuric acid will form mesitylene. The reaction is given below:

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