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Convert ethanoic acid to propanone.

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Acetic acid can be converted to acetone with the help of alkyl cadmium reagent.
CH3COOH ------(SOCl2)----> CH3COCl
Step 2
CH3COCl -------- 1. ( CH3)2Cd ------> CH3COCH3

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