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When acetone reacts with dilute aqueous solution of Ba(OH)2, the product obtained is called
When acetone reacts with dilute aqueous solution of Ba(OH)2, the product obtained is called
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The correct option is A diacetone alcohol
Self-aldol reaction of acetone yields 4-hydroxy 4-methylpentan-2-one - which is also known as diacetone alcohol. Since only a dilute base is used, the dehydration is not favoured.
diacetone alcohol
Self-aldol reaction of acetone yields 4-hydroxy 4-methylpentan-2-one - which is also known as diacetone alcohol. Since only a dilute base is used, the dehydration is not favoured.
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