When the reaction of $B r_{2}$ with acetone is catalysed by hydroxide ion, which of the following are the likely products ?

C H B r_{3}

and acetate ion

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Bromoacentic acid

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Tribromoacetic acid

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Acetyl bromide

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H B r_{3}$ and acetate ion
$O$ $O$
$C H_{3} - | | C - C H_{3} + B r_{2}^{⊝} O H - -- \to A c e t o n e C H_{3} - | | C - O^{⊝} A c e t a t e I o n + C H B r_{3}$
It is a type of Haloform reaction which takes place in presence of $B r_{2}$ in basic medium.

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