Which compound is formed when a mixture of calcium acetate and calcium format is heated ?

H_{3} C - O | | C - C H_{3}

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H_{3} C - O | | C - O - O | | C - H_{3}

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H C H O

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H_{3} C - C H O

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Solution

The correct option is D $H_{3} C - C H O$
When a mixture of calcium acetate and calcium format is heated, acetaldehyde
$H_{3} C - C H O$ is obtained.
$C a (- O C O C H_{3})_{2} + C a (- O C O H)_{2} Δ - ------- \to dry distillation 2 H_{3} C - C H O + 2 C a C O_{3}$

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