According to Popoff's rule, the vigorous oxidative cleavage of pentan-2-one () with concentrated yields which mixture of carboxylic acids?

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According to Popoff's rule, the vigorous oxidative cleavage of pentan-2-one ($CH_3COCH_2CH_2CH_3$) with concentrated $HNO_3$ yields which mixture of carboxylic acids?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Popoff's rule states that during oxidative cleavage of mixed ketones, the carbonyl group preferentially stays with the smaller alkyl group. Cleavage occurs between C2 and C3, yielding acetic acid and propanoic acid.

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