Which of the following reaction conditions will successfully yield a ketone as the major organic pro — Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Calcium acetate on dry distillation gives acetone. Acetic acid vapours over $MnO$ at $300^\circ C$ give acetone. $\beta$ -keto acids decarboxylate on heating to give ketones. However, dry distillation of calcium formate alone yields formaldehyde (an aldehyde).