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When a mixture of calcium acetate and calcium formate is dry distilled, the possible product(s) formed is/are :-

A
ethanal
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butanone
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methanal
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D
acetone
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Solution

The correct option is D acetone
Here, each calcium acetate and calcium formate can undergo decarboxylation to give a respective product.

Also, mixture of calcium acetate and calcium formate can undergo decarboxylation.

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