By combining the two calcium salts of carboxylic acids we are preparing 2-butanone. Find the correct pair from the following:

Calcium formate + calcium propionate

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Calcium acetate + calcium propionate

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Calcium acetate + calcium acetate

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Calcium formate + calcium acetate

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Solution

The correct option is B Calcium acetate + calcium propionate
Calcium salts of carboxylic acid on heating give carbonyl compound.

Option B is correct.

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