Which of the following carbonyl compounds on condensation gives an aromatic compound?
A
CH3CHO
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B
HCHO
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C
CH3COCH3
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D
CH3CH2CHO
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Solution
The correct option is CCH3COCH3 Acetone CH3COCH3 on condensation gives an aromatic compound. Acetone is distilled with conc. H2SO4 to form mesitylene (1,3,5-trimethyl benzene) which contains aromatic benzene ring.