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In the given reaction, X will be:
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methyl oxide
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phorone
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1, 3, 5-trimethylbenzene
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2-butyne
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Solution

The correct option is C 1, 3, 5-trimethylbenzene
When acetone is distilled with conc. sulphuric acid, 1, 3, 5-trimethylbenzene (or mesitylene) is obtained.
In this reaction, 3 molecules of acetone undergo aldol condensation reaction. Thus, compound X is 1, 3, 5-trimethylbenzene.

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