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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B
butanone
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C
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.