Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesHard
Question
CH3COCH3 can be converted to CH3CH2CH3 by the action of
Options
A.HIO3
B.HNO3
C.HI
D.H3PO3
Solution
CH3COCH3 can be reduced by HI to alkanes. NI is very strong reducing agent
CH3COCH3 + 2HI → CH3CH2CH3 + H2O + I2
CH3COCH3 + 2HI → CH3CH2CH3 + H2O + I2
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